As shown in the figure, a spring is kept in a stretched position with some extension by holding the masses 1 kg and 0.2 kg with a separation more than spring natural length and are released. Assuming the horizontal surface to be frictionless, the angular frequency (in SI unit) of the system is :
(A)30✓ Correct
(B)27
(C)20
(D)5
Answer: (A)
Solution
Two masses joined by a spring on a frictionless surface oscillate with angular frequency ω=μk, where μ is the reduced mass. With m1=1 kg and m2=0.2 kg, μ=m1+m2m1m2=1.21×0.2=61 kg. From the figure k=150 N/m, so ω=1/6150=900=30rad/s.
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