Three identical blocks of mass are connected by springs as shown. The springs have un-stretched length and force constant .
Initially, the three blocks are aligned vertically, and the springs are un-stretched. The middle block (Block 2) has a horizontal speed and zero vertical speed. The other two blocks (Blocks 1 and 3) are initially at rest.
How far from its starting position is Block 2 when Blocks 1 and 3 collide?
Details and Assumptions:
1)
There is no gravity, and the blocks have zero size
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3)
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