Question
Two springs of force constants k1 and k2 are connected to a mass mplaced on a horizontal frictionless surface as shown in fig (a) and (b). What is the ratio of the time periods of horizontal oscillation in cases (a) and (b) if k1 = k2?
Solution
Correct option is
2
In case (a) the spring are connected in series. Therefore, the spring constant of the combination is given by
In case (b) the spring constant of the combination is
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