In the figure, block 2 (with mass m2) is at rest on a frictionless surface and touching the end of an unstretched spring of spring constant k. The other end of the spring is fixed to a wall. Block 1 (with mass m1), traveling at speed v1, collides with block 2, and the two blocks stick together. When the blocks momentarily stop, by what distance is the spring compressed? State your answer in terms of the given variables.

In the figure, block 2 (with mass m2) is at rest on a frictionless surface and touching the end of an unstretched spring of spring constant k. The other end of the spring is fixed to a wall. Block 1 (with mass m1), traveling at speed v1, collides with block 2, and the two blocks stick together. When the blocks momentarily stop, by what distance is the spring compressed? State your answer in terms of the given variables.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter13: State Of Matter

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 114A

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