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In figure shown, the spring constant is k. The mass of the upper block is m and that of the lower back is 3m. The upper block is depressed down from its equilibrium position by a distance δ and released at t = 0.

The minimum value of δ for which the lower block loses contact with the ground is


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3 mg/k

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4 mg/k

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2 mg/k

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mg/k

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Solution

The correct option is B

4 mg/k


At equilibrium Position x=mgk ; Then we compress δ

At highest point: K(δmgk)=3mg or δ=4mgk


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