Laws Of Motion Question 426
Question: The system is released from rest. The spring gets elongated
Options:
A) for M > m
B) for M > 2 m
C) for
D) for any value of M
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Net pulling force on the system is
Total mass being pulled is
Now since a < g. There should be an upwards force on m so that its acceleration becomes less than g.
Hence for any value of m spring will be elongated.