Suppose a 0

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose a 0.45-kg mass on a spring-loaded gun that has been compressed 0.10 m has elastic potential energy of 1.50 J.How high above the spring's equilibrium point can the gun fire the mass if the gun is fired straight up?

• A)0.34 m
• B)0.58 m
• C)0.24 m
• D)3.2 m
• E)33 m

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