A block is released from rest at the top of a frictionless track that is vertically…

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

2.0\,\text{kg}

block is released from rest at the top of a frictionless track that is

1.2\,\text{m}

vertically above the point where the track meets a horizontal, ideal spring of force constant

500\,\text{N}\,\text{m}^{-1}

. Determine the maximum compression of the spring after the block makes contact.