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A mass M=5 kg is attached to a string as shown in the figure and held in position so that the spring remains unstretched. The spring constant is `200 Nm^(-1)` . The mass M is then released and begins to undergo small oscillations. The amplitude of oscillation is

A

0.5 m

B

0.25 m

C

0.2 m

D

0.1 m

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Amplitude of oscillation , `A=(mg)/(k)=(5 xx 10)/(200)=0.25 m`
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