Q11 / 107 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Physics · Oscillations
A mass connected to a horizontal spring performs S.H.M. with amplitude . While mass is passing through mean position another mass is placed on it so that both the masses move together with amplitude . The ratio of is , where and are the smallest integers. Then what is the value of ?
Correct answer: 5
Solution
P.E of the oscillating mass is given by
where
Let be the velocity at mean position. When mass is attached
If be the new amplitude
where
Let be the velocity at mean position. When mass is attached
If be the new amplitude
Hence, the correct answer is 5.