The 85-lb block is released from rest 6ft above the plate. Determine the compression of each spring when the block momentarily comes to rest after striking the plate. Neglect the mass of the plate. The springs are initially unstretched. k=1250 lb/ft 85 lb 0.32 ft 6 ft C k=1250 lb/ft k'-1500 lb/ft

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The 85-lb block is released from rest 6ft above the
plate. Determine the compression of each spring
when the block momentarily comes to rest after
striking the plate. Neglect the mass of the plate. The
springs are initially unstretched.
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k=1250 lb/ft
85 lbf
0.32 ft
6 ft
k=1250 lb/ft
k'=1500 lb/ft
Transcribed Image Text:The 85-lb block is released from rest 6ft above the plate. Determine the compression of each spring when the block momentarily comes to rest after striking the plate. Neglect the mass of the plate. The springs are initially unstretched. A k=1250 lb/ft 85 lbf 0.32 ft 6 ft k=1250 lb/ft k'=1500 lb/ft
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