Lift the second Block!

Classical Mechanics Level 4

The system of blocks must be released from \(h> \frac{nmg}{k}\) with the spring unstretched so that after perfectly inelastic collision (\(e\) = 0) with ground, \(B\) may be lifted off the ground. Find the least possible value of \(n\). (\(k\) is spring constant).

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