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Homework Statement
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The Attempt at a Solution
If I work in the lab frame I get the correct answer 4J .
But I do not understand why I do not get the correct answer if I work in the moving frame of block B .
After collision with block A , block B starts moving with 2m/s towards right .
Now in the frame of B , initial velocity of C is 2m/s towards left . Total initial mechanical energy = (1/2)(6)(22) = 12J .
In this frame spring will have maximum compression when C is at rest .That means maximum potential energy should be 12 J .
What is the mistake ?
The same problem arises if I work in the frame of block C .
So why is it that energy conservation is not holding true in the moving frames ?
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