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A 250 gram block is dropped from rest at a height of 1.2m

Last updated: 7/24/2022

A 250 gram block is dropped from rest at a height of 1.2m

A 250 gram block is dropped from rest at a height of 1.2m onto a relaxed vertical spring that has a spring constant of k =2.5 N/cm. The block continues downward, compressing the spring until it reaches its lowest point. At the lowest point, how much has the spring been compressed? Please answer in units of meters.