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title: "A small block moving with a constant speed \\(v\\) collides inelastically with a block \\(M\\) attached to one end of a spring \\(k\\). The other end of the spring is connected to a stationary wall. Ignore friction between the blocks and the surface."
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# A small block moving with a constant speed \(v\) collides inelastically with a block \(M\) attached to one end of a spring \(k\). The other end of the spring is connected to a stationary wall. Ignore friction between the blocks and the surface.

A small block moving with a constant speed \(v\) collides inelastically with a block \(M\) attached to one end of a spring \(k\). The other end of the spring is connected to a stationary wall. Ignore friction between the blocks and the surface.

![Diagram](https://nerd-notes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-24-at-6.05.23-PM-e1711342373853-300x83.png)

**Part a)** What is the speed of the system of two blocks after the collision? *(3 points)*

**Part b)** What is amplitude of oscillations of the system of two blocks? *(3 points)*

**Part c)** What is the period of oscillations? *(3 points)*

**Part d)** What is the total energy of the oscillating system? *(3 points)*


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