Question

Three weights W, 2W and 3W are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that

• A. 3W will be farthest
• B. W will be farthest
• C. All will be at the same distance
• D. 2W will be farthest

Answer 1

The correct option is C

All will be at the same distance

For W, 2W, 3W apparent weight will be zero because the system is falling freely. So the distances of the weight from the rod will be same.