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In compressed state, a spring 3.00 meters long hanging from the ceiling has a potential energy of 2.0 joules. If the entire potential energy is used to release a ball of mass

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Answer:

0.068kg

Step-by-step explanation:

In compressed state, a spring 3.00 meters long hanging from the ceiling has a potential energy of 2.0 joules. If the entire potential energy is used to release a ball of mass

Potential energy is expressed using the formula

PE = mgh

m is the mass

g is the acceleration due to gravity = 9.8m/s²

h is the height = 3.0m

PE = 2.0Joules

Required

Mass of the ball

Substitute the given values into the formula as shown;

2.0 = m(9.8)(3)

2 = 29.4m

m = 2/29.4

m = 0.068kg

Hence the mass of the ball is 0.068kg

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