Q131 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2019 (21 Apr Shift 2) · Physics

One end of a spring of force constant k is fixed to a vertical wall and the other to a block of mass m resting on a smooth horizontal surface. There is another wall at a distance x0, from the block. The spring is then compressed by 2x0 and released. The time taken by the block to strike the other wall is

Figure

  • A
    16πmk
  • B
    mk
  • Correct answer
    C
    2π3mk
  • D
    π4mk

Solution

Given,
Maximum compressionA=2x0

Distance of block from wallx=x0

Mass of block=m kg

Since initially block is at extreme position, its equation will be-

x=Asin ωt+π2=2x0 cos ωt

When block hit the wall, its position will be x=-x0

Put this value in equation of SHM-

-x0=2x0 cos ωt

⇒  cos ωt=-12=cos2π3
⇒  ωt=2π3

For given SHM-

⇒  ω=km

∴   t=2π3mk

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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