Question

Two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are connected by a massless spring and placed on smooth surface. The spring initially stretched and released. Then :

• A. the momentum of each particle remains constant separately
• B. the momenta of both bodies are equal
• C. the magnitudes of momenta of both bodies are equal
• D. the mechanical energy of system remains constant

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C the magnitudes of momenta of both bodies are equal
D the mechanical energy of system remains constant