Answer:
0.266 m
Explanation:
Assuming the lump of patty is 3 Kg then applying the principal of conservation of linear momentum,
P= mv where p is momentum, m is mass and v is the speed of an object. In this case
where sunscripts p and b represent putty and block respectively, c is common velocity.
Substituting the given values then
3*8=v(15+3)
V=24/18=1.33 m/s
The resultant kinetic energy is transferred to spring hence we apply the law of conservation of energy
where k is spring constant and x is the compression of spring. Substituting the given values then

Your rotational speed would still be the same. This is because all parts of the Ferris wheel rotate together. Your linear speed however would change. That is a function of radius. But the question is asking about rotational speed and that does not change in this situation