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A block of mass m shown in figure is in equilibrium. If it is displaced downward further by x and released find its acceleration just after it is released. Take pulleys to be light and smooth and strings light.

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4kx5m
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2kx5m
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4kxm
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Correct option is C

Initially the block is at rest action of force 2T upward and mg downwards. When the block is pulled downwards by x, the spring extends by 2x. Hence tension T increases by 2kx. Thus the net unbalanced force on block of mass m is 4kx.∴ Acceleration of the block = 4kxm


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