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)
A
20cm
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B
30cm
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C
40cm
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D
50cm
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Solution
The correct option is D40cm 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