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A block rides on a piston that is moving vertically with simple harmonic motion. The maximum speed of the piston is 2m/s. At what amplitude of motion will the block and piston separate? (g=10m/s2)

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20cm
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30cm
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40cm
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50cm
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Solution

The correct option is D 40cm
Let A be amplitude
Now, maximum speed of piston =2m/s
wA=2m/s
If w2A=g then they will separate.
2×w=g
w=5rad/sec
A=25m=40cm

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