Trying to verify these work relations

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The discussion revolves around verifying work relations in a physics problem involving two blocks with given masses and velocities. The user has calculated certain values, including displacement and work done, but is uncertain about the requirements for the answers. There is a request for a diagram to clarify the problem setup. The user acknowledges a missing component in their initial inquiry, indicating a need for further assistance in understanding the problem. Clear visual aids could enhance comprehension of the work relations involved.
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I need to verify these three work relations and don't know where to even start.

Wtotal= ΔK, Wc= -ΔU and Wnc = ΔE


The details for the whole problem were A block of mass m1 = 2.40 kg is connected to a second block of mass m2 = 1.80 kg, as shown in the figure. The two masses start from rest and are moving with a speed of 2.05 m/s just before m2 hits the floor.

I already figured out the answers to the first three parts of the questions and the answers were.

d=0.937m
Wc=16.5J
Wnc=-7.72J

Honestly I'm not sure what they are even looking for as means for an answer.
 
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It would help if you could give us a diagram.
 
tal444 said:
It would help if you could give us a diagram.

I apologize, I knew I forgot something.
 

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