MHT CET 2026 Physics question

PhysicsOscillationsMHT CET 2026

A mass performs S.H.M. with amplitude A which is connected to horizontal spring. While mass passing through mean position, another mass () is placed on it so that both masses move together with amplitude . The ratio of is

Answer: (A)

Solution

At the mean position the speed of is with . When is placed on it (momentum conserved horizontally), , so . The new oscillation has and at the mean position.

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