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The system shown in the figure is released from rest. The spring gets elongated

(Neglect the friction and masses of pulley, string, and spring.)

a
If M>m
b
If M>2m
c
If M>m/2
d
For any value of M

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Let spring does not get elongated, then net pulling force on the system is Mg+mg−mg or simply Mg. Total mass being pulled is M+2m. Hence, acceleration of the system is a=MgM+2mNow since a < g, there should be an upward force on M so that its acceleration becomes less than g. It means there is some tension developed in the string. Hence, for any value of M spring will be elongated.

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