A Blob of Clay,mass M,is Propelled Upward from a Spring

question 48

Multiple Choice

A blob of clay,mass M,is propelled upward from a spring that is initially compressed by an amount d.If,upon its release,the clay reaches an ultimate height of h above the unstretched spring's end,what is the spring constant k?

• A) kd²/(mg)
• B) kd²/(2mg)- d
• C) kd²/(mg)-d
• D) kd²/(2mg)

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