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In the diagram shown, no friction at any contact surface. Initially, the spring has no deformation. What will be the maximum deformation in the spring? Consider all the strings to be sufficiently large. Consider the spring constant to be K.

PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionJEE Main
Options:
  • A 4F3K
  • B 8F3K
  • C F3K
  • D None
Solution:
2465 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 8F3K


aCOM=F3M

with respect to the Center of mass



4F3X1+4F3X2=12KX1+X22

8F3K=X1+X2

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