A mass rests on a vertical

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Work Energy and Power · Work Energy and Power

Problem

A 0.20 kg0.20\,\text{kg} mass rests on a vertical, ideal spring with force constant 300 N m−1300\,\text{N}\,\text{m}^{-1}. The spring is compressed 0.15 m0.15\,\text{m} downward and released from rest. Calculate the speed of the mass as it first passes the spring’s natural (uncompressed) length. Neglect all nonconservative forces.

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