Blocks A ( mass 7 . 0 0 kg ) and B ( mass 1 0 .
Question:
Blocks A mass kg and B mass kg move on a frictionless, horizontal surface. Initially, block B is at rest and block A is moving toward it at ms The blocks are equipped with ideal spring bumpers. The collision is headon so all motion before and after the collision is along a straight line. Let x be the direction of the initial motion of A
A Find the maximum energy stored in the spring bumpers.
Express your answer in joules.
B Find the velocity of A at the time when the spring energy is maximum.
Express your answer in meters per second.
C Find the velocity of B at the time when the spring energy is maximum.
Express your answer in meters per second.
D Find the velocity of block A after they have moved apart.
Express your answer in meters per second.
E Find the velocity of block B after they have moved apart.
Express your answer in meters per second.
Physics
ISBN: 978-0077339685
2nd edition
Authors: Alan Giambattista, Betty Richardson, Robert Richardson