The extension in spring when the masses come to momentary rest for the first time is
A
1.5 m
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B
3 m
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C
6 m
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is C 1.5 m From work energy theorem, the masses stop when total work done on them is zero. W=mgx−12kx2−μmgx=0∴x=2mgk(1−μ)=3mg2k Substituting given values , x=3×202×20=1.5 m