The ram of a pile driver drops onto the top of an iron beam, driving it partway into the ground. The distance that the beam sinks into the ground depends on the

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The sinking of the beam into the ground is dependent on various factors including the initial height of the ram (which will determine the potential energy it has), the initial potential energy of the ram, and the kinetic energy of the ram when it first hits the beam. Therefore, all the options listed in the answer are correct.

The Ram of a Pile Driver Drops onto the Top