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A particle of mass m is attached to three springs A, B and C of equal force constants k as shown in figure. if the particle is pushed slightly against the spring C and released, find the time period of oscillation.


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T=2πmk
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T=2π2mk
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C

T=2πm2k

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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C

T=2πm2k


When the particle is displaced towards C by a small Deltax the extension in spring A and B is Δx2

Net force on particle=kΔx+(kΔx2)2+(kΔx2)2

=k.Δx+k.Δx=2kΔx

For SHM we know, a=Fm=ω2Δx

2kΔxm=ωΔx

ω=2km T=2πm2k


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