Simple Harmonic Motion 4 Question 17
17. Two masses and are suspended together by a massless spring of spring constant (Fig.). When the masses are in equilibrium, is removed without disturbing the system. Find the angular frequency and amplitude of oscillation of .
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 17.
Solution:
- When
is removed only is left. Therefore, angular frequency
Let
Similarly, let
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), amplitude of oscillation