The four wheels of an automobile of mass 1510.0 kg are suspended below the body by vertical springs with equal spring constants k52000 N/mIf the forces on all wheels are the same, what will be the maximum compression of the springs (in m), if the automobile is lifted by a crane and dropped on the street from a height of 0.800 m? thanks so much! work would be appreciated, but is not necessary.
Use conservation of energyThe Potential energy of the car will equal the energy stored when the springs are compressed, neglecting losses due to friction and flexing or bending of frame, deformation of tires,etcmgh15109.81.811850.48NM Now assume this energy is distributed evenly over all four springs .5kx^211850.48/4 xsqrt[11850.48/252000].11395m 4.5 inches
