Applying Spring Potential and Kinetic Energies to a Popgun

In this video, I walk you through problem number 16 from the Giancoli Physics textbook, focusing on oscillations and waves. We explore how to calculate the speed of a ball fired from a toy pop gun using the principles of conservation of energy. I encourage you to pause the video, attempt the problem, and then compare your solution with mine. Please make sure to review the concepts of spring potential and kinetic energies as we work through this problem. Giancoli Physics, AP Edition, 7th Edition, Chapter 11, Problem 16