Laws Of Motion Question 63
Question: Three weights W, 2W and 3W are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that [Roorkee 1999]
Options:
A) 3W will be farthest
B) W will be farthest
C) All will be at the same distance
D) 2W will be farthest
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
For W, 2W, 3W apparent weight will be zero because the system is falling freely. So the distances of the weight from the rod will be same.