Question: Problem 4 ( 2 0 pts ) : In the position shown in Figure 4 block ( B ) just contacts the spring.

Problem 4(20 pts): In the position shown in Figure 4 block \( B \) just contacts the spring. Block \( A \) impacts block \( B \) with a velocity of \(8\mathrm{ft}/\mathrm{s}\). The weight of block \( A \) is 2 lb , and the weight of block \( B \) is 3 lb .
(a) Find the velocities of each block after impact.
(b) Find the maximum distance through which the spring is compressed, if the impact is elastic and the plane surface is frictionless.
Figure 4
Bonus 2(10 pts): Answer questions (a) and (b) in Problem 5 if the coefficient of restitution is 0.5, and the coefficient of friction between the blocks and surface is 0.25.
Problem 4 ( 2 0 pts ) : In the position shown in

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