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 : [figure]
- 20
- 5
- 30
- 27
Answer
(3) 30
Solution
Two blocks joined by a spring oscillate about their centre of mass with = k , where is the reduced mass.
= m1 m2m1 + m2 = 1 0.21 + 0.2 = 16 kg
= 1501/6 = 900
= 30 rad s-1
Answer: (3)