Lecture
Coupled Oscillations: Air Track
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This lecture discusses the initial conditions for two blocks to transition smoothly without oscillation, analyzing the impact of collisions and springs on their movements. By observing the behavior of each block during collisions, it is shown how one block continues its transition motion while the other experiences compression and extension movements due to the spring effect.
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