Savchenko Problem 2.5.24

Physics · mechanics · thermodynamics

Problem

Bodies of mass m₁ and m₂ are connected by an undeformed spring of stiffness k. Determine the lowest velocity that must be communicated to a body of mass m₁ in order for the spring to contract by x. What will be the velocities of the bodies when the spring is again undeformed?

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