(Extra Credit for 5 pts): A light spring is placed between…
(Extra Credit for 5 pts): A light spring is placed between blocks of masses m1 and m2 on a frictionless surface, as shown. The blocks are pushed together, compressing the spring a distance of 15 cm, and held there. The blocks are then released from rest. After the blocks lose contact with the spring ends, m1 has a speed of 3 m/s. What is the force constant, k, of the spring? Show and explain all work!