Momentum of objects acted upon by same force

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When two identical objects are propelled away from a compressed spring, the introduction of additional mass to one object affects their velocities due to the principles of conservation of momentum and energy. The object with greater mass will indeed move slower than the object with lesser mass, as the force exerted by the spring remains constant. This results in the lighter object maintaining its velocity while the heavier object experiences a reduction in speed, confirming that the total momentum is conserved in the system.

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Suppose two of the same objects are separated by a compressed spring. The compression is released and the objects are directed away from one another at the same velocity. Add mass to one of the objects. What happens, why?

I would guess the object with the larger mass moves slower and the object without the added mass moves at the same speed because the force did not change. But it seems as thought the object without the added mass would move faster. Any ideas??
 
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mrhingle said:
Suppose two of the same objects are separated by a compressed spring. The compression is released and the objects are directed away from one another at the same velocity. Add mass to one of the objects. What happens, why?

I would guess the object with the larger mass moves slower and the object without the added mass moves at the same speed because the force did not change. But it seems as thought the object without the added mass would move faster. Any ideas??

Conservation of momentum and conservation of energy.
 

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