Two Masses m1 and m2 are Suspended Together By A Massless Spring Of Force Constant k (see Fig). When The Masses Are In Equilibrium, Mass m1 is Removed Without Disturbing The System. The Angular Frequency Of Oscillation Of Mass m2 is   

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Question

 

Two masses m1 and m2 are suspended together by a massless spring of force constant k (see fig). When the masses are in equilibrium, mass m1 is removed without disturbing the system. The angular frequency of oscillation of mass m2 is   

Solution

Correct option is

Let x1 be the extension produced in the spring when it is loaded with massm2 alone and x2 be the further extension when mass m1 is added to massm2 so that x1 + x2 is the total extension produced by . Thus we have, 

                                              

For equilibrium state of m2  

                             

For equilibrium state of (m1 + m2)

                           

When the mass m1 is removed, the mass m2 will move upwards under the unbalanced force = m1 g. Hence

Restoring force (F) on m2 = – m1 g   

Subtracting (i) and (ii) we have

                           

Hence, Restoring force on m2 = – kx2      

 

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Q2

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