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The block shown in the figure, is acted on by a spring with spring constant k and a weak frictional force of constant magnitude f. The block is pulled a distance x0 from equilibrium position and then released. It oscillates many times and ultimately comes to rest. Find the number of cycles the mass oscillates before coming to rest :

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14[kx0f1]
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12[kx0f1]
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13[kx0f1]
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A 14[kx0f1]
Let us assume the that block compress spring up to x,
where xo>x because of loss in energy due to frictional force
Now work done against friction will be loss of spring energy.
So f(xo+x)=k(x2ox2)2
So xox=2fk is loss of amplitude which is constant.
Now block will come to rest when f=kx
So xn=fk ....(2)
From equation 1 we can write,
xox1=2fk
x1x2=2fk
Similarly upto nth order xn1xn=2fk
Adding all the equation, we get
x0xn=n2fk
xn=xon2fk ....(3)
On comparing 2 and 3
n=xok/f2f/k
Number of cycles
m=n/2=14(kxof1)

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