Question

A 1.30kg kg box and a 3.80kg kg box on a perfectly smooth horizontal floor have a spring of force constant 300N/m N/m compressed between them. The initial compression of the spring is 5.00cm cm .

Part A

Find the acceleration of 1.30kg kg box the instant after they are released.

Part B

Find the acceleration of 3.80kg kg box the instant after they are released.