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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Simple Harmonic Motion

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Simple Harmonic Motion

As illustrated in the figure, a block of mass m_1 is fastened to a...

As illustrated in the figure, a block of mass m1m_1 is fastened to a spring on an incline of angle θ\theta, and a block of mass m2m_2 is placed against it. Determine the compression of the spring when the system is in its equilibrium position.
As illustrated in the figure, a block of mass m_1 is fastened to a spring on an incline of angle θ , and a block of

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  1. A(m1−m2)gsin⁡θk\dfrac{(m_1 - m_2) g \sin\theta}{k}
  2. B(m1+m2)gsin⁡θk\dfrac{(m_1 + m_2) g \sin\theta}{k}
  3. Cm2gsin⁡θk\dfrac{m_2 g \sin\theta}{k}
  4. Dm1gsin⁡θk\dfrac{m_1 g \sin\theta}{k}

Correct answer

B. (m1+m2)gsin⁡θk\dfrac{(m_1 + m_2) g \sin\theta}{k}

Step-by-step solution

Consider the blocks m1m_1 and m2m_2 as a single system of mass (m1+m2)(m_1 + m_2).

In the equilibrium position, the net force acting on the system along the inclined plane is zero.

The downward force along the incline due to gravity is (m1+m2)gsin⁡θ(m_1 + m_2)g \sin\theta.

The upward force along the incline due to the compressed spring is kxkx, where xx is the compression of the spring.

Equating these forces:

kx=(m1+m2)gsin⁡θkx = (m_1 + m_2)g \sin\theta

x=(m1+m2)gsin⁡θkx = \dfrac{(m_1 + m_2)g \sin\theta}{k}
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