Answer:
3.95 m
Explanation:
m = 1 kg, h = 100 m, k = 125 N/m
Let the spring is compressed by y.
Use the conservation of energy
potential energy of the mass is equal to the energy stored in the spring
m x g x h = 1/2 x ky^2
1 x 9.8 x 100 = 0.5 x 125 x y^2
y^2 = 15.68
y = 3.95 m
