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Figure (a) shows a spring of force constant k clamped rigidly at one end and a mass m attached to its free end. A force F applied at the free end stretches the spring. Figure (b) shows the same spring with both ends free and attached to a mass m at either end. Each end of the spring in Fig. (b) is stretched by the same force F. What is the maximum extension of the spring in the two cases ?
Options
- AF/k for both (a) and (b).
- BF/2k for both (a) and (b).
- C2F/k for both (a) and (b).
- D3F/2k for both (a) and (b).
Correct answer
A. F/k for both (a) and (b).
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) F/k for both (a) and (b).