The two blocks I and II shown above have mass of m and2mrespectively. Block II as an ideal massless spring attached tooneside. When block I is placed on the spring as shown in figure(a),the spring is compressed a distance D at equilibrium. Expressyouranswer to all parts of this question in terms of thegivenquantities and the physical constants.
a) Determine the spring constant of the spring.
Latter the two blocks are on frictionless horizontalsurface.Block II is stationary and block I approaches with thespeed of V,as shown in the figure b,c,d.
b) The spring compression is a maximum when the blocks havethesame velocity. Briefly explain why is this so.
c) Determine the maximum compression of the spring duringthecollision.
d) Determine the velocity of the block II after thecollision,when block I has seperated from the spring.
The two blocks I and II shown above have mass of m and 2mrespectively. Block II as an ideal massless spring attached to oneside. When block I is placed on the spring as shown in figure (a),the spring is compressed a distance D at equilibrium. Express youranswer to all parts of this question in terms of the givenquantities and the physical constants. a) Determine the spring constant of the spring. Latter the two blocks are on frictionless horizontal surface.Block II is stationary and block I approaches with the speed of V,as shown in the figure b,c,d. b) The spring compression is a maximum when the blocks havethe same velocity. Briefly explain why is this so. c) Determine the maximum compression of the spring during thecollision. d) Determine the velocity of the block II after the collision,when block I has seperated from the spring.
