Q.

Two blocks A and  B of the same mass are connected to a light spring and placed on a smooth horizontal surface. B is given velocity v0 (as shown in the figure) when the spring is in natural length. In the subsequent motion.

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a

The maximum velocity of B will be v0

b

The spring will have maximum extension when A and B both stop

c

As seen from ground, A can move towards right only

d

The spring will have maximum extension when A and B both stop

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

In CM frame the blocks will perform SHM as

 

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*+Tv0/2  vCM=v0/2  VCM is constant hence both will can have maximum velocity v0/2 towards right in CM frame.

  vBmax=v0   in ground frame

In CM frame vAmin=-v0/2

CMvB=v0/2vB=v0/2CMCMCM  vAmin=A0   in ground frame

i.e. A move only in right direction

In CM frame vB=v0/2 left in the case when spring is at natural length

vB=0 in ground frame at that instant. 

When the extension of the spring is maximum , both A and B will move with same velocity in the same direction as the COM.

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