Question: A rectangular prism ( mass M = 4 k g , height H = 0 . 5 m ) is at rest on a frictionless

A rectangular prism (mass M=4kg, height H=0.5m) is at rest on a frictionless horizontal plane. There is a second similarly shaped prism
(mass m=1kg, height H2=0.25m) positioned on the inclined plane of the first prism and this is also at rest. There is no friction between the prisms. A spring with spring constant 80Nm and undeformed length L=H=0.5m is connecting the two prisms. At t=0, the system is in situation I (top figure).
Part A
Determine the velocities of both prisms in situation II, indicated in the bottom figure.
vM=
The prism moves to the left
The prism moves to the right
vm,x=
vm,y=
Part B
For situation II, write down all equations needed to determine every force on the prisms, as well as their accelerations.
 A rectangular prism (mass M=4kg, height H=0.5m) is at rest on

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