There are two massless springs A and B of spring constant KA and KB respectively and KA>KB. If WA and WB be denoted as work done on A and work done on B respectively, then
A
If they are compressed to same distance, WA>WB
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B
If they are compressed by same force (upto equilibrium state) WA<WB
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C
If they are compressed by same distance, WA<WB
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D
If they are compressed by same force (upto equilibrium state) WA>WB
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Solution
The correct option is B If they are compressed by same force (upto equilibrium state) WA<WB If the springs are compressed to same amount: WA=12KAx2;WB=12KBx2∵KA>KB⇒WA>WB
If the springs are compressed by same force. F=KAxA=KBxB;xA=FKA;xB=FKB;WAWB=12KA.F2K2A12KBF2K2B=KBKA<1
Hence, WA<WB