Question: Two blocks have a spring compressed between them, as in Exercise 8.24. The spring has force constant 720 N/m and is initially compressed 0.225 m

Two blocks have a spring compressed between them, as in Exercise 8.24. The spring has force constant 720 N/m and is initially compressed 0.225 m from its original length. For each block, what is

(a) The acceleration just after the blocks are released;
(b) The final speed after the blocks leave the spring?


Data from exercise 8.24

1.00 kg mA mg = 3.00 kg

1.00 kg mA mg = 3.00 kg

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