The 50 kg block is released from rest at A. Determine the compression of each of the springs after the block strikes the platform and is brought momentarily to rest. Initially both springs are unstretched. Assume the platform has a negligible mass.

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The 50 kg block is released
from rest at A. Determine
the compression of each of
the springs after the block
strikes the platform and is
brought momentarily to rest.
Initially both springs are
unstretched. Assume the
platform has a negligible
mass.
2 m
10 cm
k = 60 N/cm
k = 90 N/cm
Transcribed Image Text:The 50 kg block is released from rest at A. Determine the compression of each of the springs after the block strikes the platform and is brought momentarily to rest. Initially both springs are unstretched. Assume the platform has a negligible mass. 2 m 10 cm k = 60 N/cm k = 90 N/cm
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