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Two blocks of mass M and m, are used to compress two different massless springs as shown in the figure. The left spring is compressed by 3 cm, while the right spring is compressed by an unknown amount. The system is at rest and all contact surfaces are smooth. Which of the following statements are true?

A
The force exerted on block of mass m by the right spring is 6 N to the left.
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The force exerted on block of mass m by the right spring is impossible to determine.
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The net force on block of mass m is zero.
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The normal force exerted by block of mass m on block of mass M is 6 N.
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Solution

The correct option is D The normal force exerted by block of mass m on block of mass M is 6 N.
Let F be the force exerted by mass m on mass M.
FBD of mass M

F=k1x1=2×3
=6 N
FBD of mass m

k2x2=F=6 N to the left
Hence the force exerted on block of mass m by the right spring (k2x2) is 6 N to the left. From FBD, the normal reaction (F) between blocks is 6 N.
As system is at rest, net force on block of mass m is zero.

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