A 3 kg mass and a 10 kg mass are attached to each other by a spring with spring constant k = 300 N/m and placed on a frictionless table, as shown in (Figure 1). The masses are then pressed toward each other in such a way as to compress the spring 0.09 m. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the smaller mass the moment after it is released. (Express your answer in meters per second squared.) Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the larger mass the moment after it is released. (Express your answer in meters per second squared.)

A 3 kg mass and a 10 kg mass are attached to each other by a spring with spring constant k = 300 N/m and placed on a frictionless table, as shown in (Figure 1). The masses are then pressed toward each other in such a way as to compress the spring 0.09 m. Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the smaller mass the moment after it is released. (Express your answer in meters per second squared.) Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the larger mass the moment after it is released. (Express your answer in meters per second squared.)

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter2: Newton's Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P: Express your weight in newtons. From this determine your mass in kilograms.

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