Three weights w, 2w and 3w are connected to identical spring suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weight from the rod are such that

Options

A. 3w will be farthest
B. w will be farthest
C. all will be at the same distance
D. 2w will be farthest

Answer

C

Explanation

For w, 2w, 3w, apparent weight will be zero because the system is failing freely. So, the distance of the weights from the rod will be same.