A mass M is attached to a horizontal spring of force constant k fixed one side to a rigid support as shown in figure. The mass oscillates on a frictionless surface with time period T and amplitude A. When the mass M is in equilibrium position, another mass m is gently placed on it. What will be the new amplitude of oscillations?
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a
(M + m)MA
b
(M - m)MA
c
M(M + m)A
d
M(M - m)A
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
According to law of conservation of momentum, pi=pf Mvmax=(m+M)v'max⇒ v'max=Mvmax(m+M)∵ v'max = A'ω'⇒ M·A(m+M)kM=A'k(m+M)⇒A'=AM(m+M)