There's only one block and a spring. (At least, that's what I presume. If not, please state the full problem.) Momentum is not conserved, but something else is.bkhofmann said:Momentum is conserved since there is no friction, the blocks would fly off at the same speed.
Please get in the habit of describing the complete problem, otherwise we are forced to guess what the issue is. So, I'm guessing, the problem is two masses colliding with a spring between them? (Which is quite different from a mass colliding with a fixed spring.) In that case both momentum and mechanical energy are conserved. (Not just kinetic energy, but spring potential energy as well.)bkhofmann said:There were two but they are now "perfecly inelastically together. (is there is such a term) and I know the velocity of that new mass. Kinetic Energy is conserved?
The maximum compression of a spring is the point at which the spring has been compressed to its fullest extent without causing permanent deformation or damage to the spring.
The maximum compression of a spring can be calculated using Hooke's Law, which states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the distance it is compressed or stretched. The equation for maximum compression is x = F/k, where x is the maximum compression, F is the applied force, and k is the spring constant.
The maximum compression of a spring is affected by several factors, including the material and thickness of the spring, the initial length of the spring, and the applied force. The spring's maximum compression will also vary depending on whether it is being compressed or stretched.
Yes, a spring can be compressed beyond its maximum compression, but doing so can cause permanent deformation or damage to the spring. This can result in a decrease in the spring's effectiveness and may require the spring to be replaced.
The maximum compression of a spring is crucial in designing and using springs in various applications, such as in mechanical devices and vehicles. Engineers must consider the maximum compression of a spring to ensure it can withstand the intended amount of force and to prevent failure or damage to the spring.