A 60-N sledge hammer shown in the figure strikes the 90 N wood block which is at rest on the coil spring. The striking velocity of the hammer is 6m/sec and the block and hammer are assumed to remain in contact after striking. What is the scale of the spring if the blow causes the spring to be compressed 50mmm? Answer in N/mm and in 2 decimals. 60 N 90 N

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Chapter9: Mass And Mass-related Variables In Engineering
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A 60-N sledge hammer shown in the figure strikes the 90 N wood block which is at rest on the coil spring.
The striking velocity of the hammer is 6m/sec and the block and hammer are assumed to remain in contact
after striking. What is the scale of the spring if the blow causes the spring to be compressed 50mmm?
Answer in N/mm and in 2 decimals.
60 N
90 N
Transcribed Image Text:A 60-N sledge hammer shown in the figure strikes the 90 N wood block which is at rest on the coil spring. The striking velocity of the hammer is 6m/sec and the block and hammer are assumed to remain in contact after striking. What is the scale of the spring if the blow causes the spring to be compressed 50mmm? Answer in N/mm and in 2 decimals. 60 N 90 N
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