The 2 lb piece of putty is dropped 6 ft onto the 18 lb block initially at rest on the two springs, each with stiffness k = 3 lb/in. Calculate the additional deflection of the springs due to the impact of the putty, which adheres to the block upon impact.

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The 2 lb piece of putty is dropped 6 ft onto the 18 lb block initially at rest on the two springs,
each with stiffness k = 3 lb/in. Calculate the additional deflection of the springs due to the
impact of the putty, which adheres to the block upon impact.
ANS. 2.56 inches
2 lb
18 lb
k = 3 lb/in.
6'
ACCRUATE FBD AND KINEMATICS DIAGRAMS
Transcribed Image Text:6) The 2 lb piece of putty is dropped 6 ft onto the 18 lb block initially at rest on the two springs, each with stiffness k = 3 lb/in. Calculate the additional deflection of the springs due to the impact of the putty, which adheres to the block upon impact. ANS. 2.56 inches 2 lb 18 lb k = 3 lb/in. 6' ACCRUATE FBD AND KINEMATICS DIAGRAMS
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