The 5 N cylinder is falling from A with a speed va = 10 m/s onto the platform. Determine the maximum displacement of the platform, caused by the collision. The spring has an unstretched length of 1.75 m and is originally kept in compression by the 1 m long cables attached to the platform. Neglect the mass of the platform and spring and any energy lost during the collision.

The 5 N cylinder is falling from A with a speed va = 10 m/s onto the platform. Determine the maximum displacement of the platform, caused by the collision. The spring has an unstretched length of 1.75 m and is originally kept in compression by the 1 m long cables attached to the platform. Neglect the mass of the platform and spring and any energy lost during the collision.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter8: Conservation Of Energy

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