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Grade 11Mechanics

Two block of masses m1 and m2 are connected with the help of spring constant K initially the spring in its natural length as shown. A sharp impulse is given to mass m2 so that it aquires a velocity Vo towards right. If the system is kept an smooth floor then (a) the velocity of the COM (b) the maximum elongation that the spring will suffer

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8 Years agoGrade 11
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8 Years ago
velocity of center of mass is m2v0/m1+m2 as only m2 moves and m1 remains stationary till the spring elongates to maximum