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Q.

Two plates whose masses are m1 and m2  respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in figure.  What minimum force should be applied to the upper plate for it to lift the lower one after the force is removed.

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a

(m1 + m2) g

b

(2m1 + m2) g

c

(m1 + 2m2) g

d

2(m1 + m2) g

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The lower plate will rise if spring force on it greater than its weight  Kx2>m2g suppose it is compressed by x1;12Kx12=12Kx22+m1gx1+x2Hence x1>2m1Kg+m2gK F+m1g=Kx1F>m1+m2g
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Two plates whose masses are m1 and m2  respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in figure.  What minimum force should be applied to the upper plate for it to lift the lower one after the force is removed.