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Just wanted to ask why is it that for isobaric processes, when we wanted to find Q, sometimes we use Q = nCpΔT and sometimes we use Q = nCvΔT + p(Vf - Vi)? How do we determine which should be used and when?

I think I got it. Thanks!

I see, would it be correct to write \frac{1}{2}(4M)(\frac{3}{4}v_{0})^{2} = \frac{1}{2}(k)(x)^{2} + \frac{1}{2}(5M)(V1^{2}) If it is then what method should I use to find v1?

Homework Statement A mass 3M moving horizontally with velocity v_{0} on a frictionless surface, strikes head-on and sticks to a horizontal spring system of natural length l and spring constant k with masses M at each end. The spring has negligible mass. Determine the maximum compression of...