Let’s consider the following situation: Imagine a 37 kg massfalling from a height h and landing on a spring, compressing it,and then being launched back upwards. If the spring has a springconstant of 179 N/m and is observed to be maximally compressed by 5meters, determine the following: [Note: You may consider the top ofthe fully compressed spring to be located at y = 0 m] i The totalenergy contained in the system. ii The height above the ground fromwhich the mass fell. iii The velocity with which the mass impactsthe spring. iv The velocity of the mass when it’s launched backupwards. v What is the value of the mass’ maximum kinetic energyand at what point or points in its motion is it achieved? vi Whatis the value of the mass’ minimum kinetic energy and at what pointor points in its motion is it achieved?
