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A 0.15 kg mass particle A is suspended over the illustrated track. Once dropped

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Question

A 0.15 kg mass particle A is suspended over the illustrated track. Once dropped from a height h = 1.5 m, it smoothly contacts the curved track (r = 0.46 m), slides along the ground, and finally impacts an elastic cushion B. The spring constant of the cushion is 36 N/m. What is the cushion

A 0.15 kg mass particle A is suspended over the illustrated track. Once dropped from a height h = 1.5 m, it smoothly contacts the curved track (r = 0.46 m), slides along the ground, and finally impacts an elastic cushion B. The spring constant of the cushion is 36 N/m. What is the cushion's maximum compression?

Explanation / Answer

A 0.15 kg mass particle A is suspended over the illustrated track. Once dropped