APFIVE Two-Mass Spring System Motion
A system consists of two objects with masses m and 2m connected by a light spring on a frictionless surface. If the spring is compressed and the system is released from rest, which statement is true about the subsequent motion?
A
The heavier mass moves twice as far as the lighter mass
B
Both masses move equal distances from their initial positions
C
The center of mass accelerates away from the heavier mass
D
The lighter mass moves twice as far as the heavier mass
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