Question: A block ( Mass 1 ) is pushed up against a spring and the spring is compressed 1 . 8 m . Mass 1 is

A block (Mass 1) is pushed up against a spring and the spring is compressed 1.8 m. Mass 1 is released with just enough energy to go around a frictionless loop to loop (any slower and the block would have
fallen). After completing the loop to loop (radius of 3.7 m ), the block goes up a frictionless ramp (1.2 m high) and collides with Mass 2. After the collision, Mass 2 travels across a patch of friction ( mu=0.56) prior to launching off a ledge and landing at an angle 3.2 m away.
Mass 1 is 4.5 kg and Mass 2 is 5.7 kg
a. What is the spring constant?
b. How long was the patch of friction that Mass 2 traveled over?
c. What was the angle and final speed of Mass 2, below the horizontal, when it hit?

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