In the given figure a block P of mass
is attached to a spring and is resting on a smooth horizontal floor at a distance
from the left wall. Initially, the spring is in its natural length. P is now pushed towards right by a distance
and released. When block passes through the spring's relaxed state, another block of mass
is placed on it which sticks to it. What is the value of
so that the combined block just collides with the left wall?
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