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A ball of mass m is connected to a ball of mass M by means of a massless spring. The balls are pressed so that the spring is compressed. When released, ball of
mass m moves with acceleration a. The magnitude of the acceleration of mass M wiII be

a
maM
b
Mam
c
ma(M+m)
d
Ma(M+a)

detailed solution

Correct option is A

When the balls are released, the force experienced by mass m is ma. This is the force exerted by mass M on mass m. The mass m will also exert an equal force ma on M (Newton's third law). So, the acceleration of mass M is given bya′=FM=maM.

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