57. A metal block of mass m is attached to the ceiling by a spring. Connected to the bottom of this block is a string that sup- ports a second block of the same mass m, as shown in Figure 9–22. The string connecting the two blocks is now cut. (a) What is the net force acting on the two-block system immediately after the string is cut? (b) What is the acceleration of the center of mass of the two-block system immediately after the string is cut? I n www. #medi A FIGURE 9-22 Problem 57

57. A metal block of mass m is attached to the ceiling by a spring. Connected to the bottom of this block is a string that sup- ports a second block of the same mass m, as shown in Figure 9–22. The string connecting the two blocks is now cut. (a) What is the net force acting on the two-block system immediately after the string is cut? (b) What is the acceleration of the center of mass of the two-block system immediately after the string is cut? I n www. #medi A FIGURE 9-22 Problem 57

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Chapter5: Newton's Law Of Motion

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