A Block of Mass M Is Pushed Against a Spring

question 21

Multiple Choice

A block of mass m is pushed against a spring of spring constant k. The spring is compressed by a distance d, the block is then released. It is launched by the spring along a horizontal frictionless surface with a final speed v. A second block, this one having mass 4m is pushed against the same spring and released, gaining a final speed 2v. By what distance was the spring compressed in the second case?

• A) d
• B) 2d
• C) 4d
• D) 16d
• E) 25d

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