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JEE Advanced · Physics · 15. Oscillations

A block \((B)\) is attached to two unstretched \(S_1\) and \(S_2\) with spring constants \(k\) and \(4 k\), respectively (see figure I). The other ends are attached to identical supports \(M_1\) and \(M_2\) not attached to the walls. The springs and supports have negligible mass. There is no friction anywhere. The block \(B\) is displaced towards wall 1 by a small distance \(x\) (figure II) and released. The block returns and moves a maximum distance \(y\) towards wall 2 . Displacements \(x\) and \(y\) are measured with respect to the equilibrium position of the block \(B\). The ratio \(\frac{y}{-1}\) is

  1. A 4
  2. B 2
  3. C \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  4. D \(\frac{1}{4}\)
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(C) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

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From energy conservation,
\(
\begin{aligned}
\frac{1}{2} k x^2 & =\frac{1}{2}(4 k) y^2 \\
\frac{y}{x} & =\frac{1}{2}
\end{aligned}
\)
\(\therefore\) correct option is (c).
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