Real mechanical systems may involve the deflection of nonlinear springs. In Fig. P8.35, a mass m is released a distance h above a nonlinear spring. The resistance force F of the spring is given by
Conservation of energy can be used to show that
Solve for d, given the following parameter values:
FIGURE P8.35
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