A vertical spring with k = 490 N/m is standing on theground. You are holding a 5.8 kg block just above the spring, notquite touching it.
(a) How far does the spring compress if you let go of the blocksuddenly?
m
(b) How far does the spring compress if you slowly lower the blockto the point where you can remove your hand without disturbingit?
0.116 m is the answer I got and know how to get
(c) Why are your two answers different?
I think it is because one of them includes kinetic energy andthe other doesn't
PLEASE USE MY VALUES AND EXPLAIN ANSWER! Do not answer if youare not sure...
