Work Power and Energy 3 Question 2
2. An ideal spring with spring constant is hung from the ceiling and a block of mass is attached to its lower end. The mass is released with the spring initially unstretched. Then the maximum extension in the spring is
(2002, 2M)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Assertion and Reason
Mark your answer as
(a) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
(b) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I
(c) If Statement I is true; Statement II is false
(d) If Statement I is false; Statement II is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 2. (c)
Solution:
- In statement I Decrease in mechanical energy in case I will be
But decrease in mechanical energy in case II will be
or statement I is correct. In statement II Coefficient of friction will not change or this statement is wrong.