Question: 7 7 . * * Two blocks of masses ( m _ { 1 } ) and ( m _ { 2

77.** Two blocks of masses \( m_{1}\) and \( m_{2}\) are connected with a string that passes over a very light pulley (see Figure \(\mathrm{P}_{7.77}\).). Friction in the pulley can be ignored. Block r is resting on a rough table and block 2 is hanging over the edge. The coefficient of friction between the block I and the table is \(\mu \)(assume static and kinetic friction have the same value). Block I is also connected to a spring with a constant \( k \). In the initial state, the spring is relaxed as a person is holding block 2, but the string is still taut. When block 2 is released, it moves down for a distance \( d \) until it stops (the final state).(a) Explain why block 2 eventually stops moving. (b) Choose a system and represent the process with a work-energy bar chart. (c) Derive the expression for distance \( d \) in terms of \( m_{1}, m_{2},\mu \), and \( k \), and evaluate the expression using extreme case analysis and unit analysis.
Figure \(\mathrm{P}_{7.77}\)
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7 7 . * * Two blocks of masses \ ( m _ { 1 } \ )

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