Question

The system shown is at equilibrium in a vertical position . The thread connecting the blocks is cut and the block of mass $m_2$ falls

• A. The amplitude of oscillation depends on $m_1$
• B. The amplitude of oscillation depends on $m_2$
• C. The time period of oscillation depends on $m_1$
• D. The time period of oscillation depends on $m_2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C The time period of oscillation depends on $m_1$

After cutting the thread, the remaining system will behave like a simple spring-mass system with time period $2\pi \sqrt{\frac{m_1}{k}}$.

So, the correct option will be $\left(C\right)$.