Is it possible for both blocks to come to rest while the spring is being compres

ID: 1461583 • Letter: I

Question

Is it possible for both blocks to come to rest while the spring is being compressed? (Select all that apply.)

a.Yes, if the two blocks initially have initial momenta with equal magnitudes and opposite directions.

b.Yes, if the ratio of the two initial speeds of the blocks equals the inverse ratio of their masses.

c.No, it is not possible.

d.Yes, if the two blocks initially have initial velocities with equal magnitudes and opposite directions.

e.Yes, if the two blocks initially have equal masses.

When the spring is compressed, then the both blocks did not come to rest. The reason for that they did not obey the conservation of momentum.

So, the option C is correct.

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