Consider a block sliding on a smooth surface towards the free end of a spring whose other end is attached to a rigid wall. How does the mass of block affect the compression of the spring when they collide?

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Consider a block sliding on a smooth surface towards the free end of a
spring whose other end is attached to a rigid wall. How does the mass of
block affect the compression of the spring when they collide?
Lesser velocity, greater compression
none of the given choices
Greater mass, greater compression.
Greater mass, lesser compression.
O Compression is unaffected by the mass.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a block sliding on a smooth surface towards the free end of a spring whose other end is attached to a rigid wall. How does the mass of block affect the compression of the spring when they collide? Lesser velocity, greater compression none of the given choices Greater mass, greater compression. Greater mass, lesser compression. O Compression is unaffected by the mass.
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