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9. Work & Energy - Part 2 of 2
9. Work & Energy / Work By Springs / Problem 6

A tennis ball launcher uses a spring mechanism to project balls. The force to compress the spring an amount zz is given by F=100z+5z3F = 100z + 5z^3 , where zz is in meters and FF in newtons. If the spring is compressed 0.80 m, what speed will it give to a 0.057-kg tennis ball when released?

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