2018 #5 Free Response Question - AP Physics 1 - Exam Solution

The video tutorial covers a physics problem from the 2018 AP Physics One exam, focusing on a mass-spring system. It explains the setup where block Q lands on block P, forming a new oscillating system. Part A involves calculating the period ratio of the new system to the original, while Part B compares the amplitudes before and after the collision. The tutorial discusses momentum and energy conservation principles, providing detailed solutions and emphasizing the importance of understanding physics concepts over pattern recognition in exams.

Discuss the role of conservation of mechanical energy in this problem.

What is the significance of the perfectly inelastic collision in this scenario?

How does the addition of block Q affect the kinetic energy of the system?