Assignment:
A block of mass M on a horizontal frictionless table is connected to a spring (constant k). The block is at the left and attached to an horizontal spring , and the right end of the spring is itself attached to the wall. The block is set in motion so that it oscillates about its equilibrium point with a certain amplitude Ao. The period of motion is To=2*pi*sqrt(M/k)
A lump of sticky putty of mass m is dropped onto the block. The putty sticks without bouncing. The putty hits M at the instant when M has its maximum velocity. Find:
(1) The new period
(2) The new amplitude
(3) The change in the mechanical energy of the system