Laws Of Motion Question 63

Question: Three weights W, 2W and 3W are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that [Roorkee 1999]

Options:

A) 3W will be farthest

B) W will be farthest

C) All will be at the same distance

D) 2W will be farthest

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

For W, 2W, 3W apparent weight will be zero because the system is falling freely. So the distances of the weight from the rod will be same.