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 is fastened to a spring on an incline of angle , and a block of mass is placed against it. Determine the compression of the spring when the system is in its equilibrium position.

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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Consider the blocks and as a single system of mass .
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 .
The upward force along the incline due to the compressed spring is , where is the compression of the spring.
Equating these forces:
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 .
The upward force along the incline due to the compressed spring is , where is the compression of the spring.
Equating these forces: