AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 7 · Calculator allowed
Adding a second block to an oscillating spring
A second identical block joins a block bouncing on a horizontal spring, and the amplitude stays the same. Compare the top speed and top kinetic energy in the two trials.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 7 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 187 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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