A block with mass M is connected to one end of a horizontal
spring of constant k, the other end of which is attached to the
wall. The block moves with a simple harmonic motion on a
frictionless surface. The amplitude of the harmonic motion is
A1. When the block passes through the equilibrium
position, a piece of plasticine, of mass m, is dropped vertically
on the block and remains glued to it.
Calculate the energy of the system in...