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Two blocks A and B of masses m and 2m, respectively , are held at rest such that the spring is in natural length. Find out the acceleration of both the blocks just after relese.

A

a. `g darr, g darr`

B

b. `g/3 darr, g/3 uarr`

C

c. 0,0

D

d. `g darr, c`

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In this case, spring force is zero initially. FBD of A and B are shown in fig.
Tension in the string and spring will be zeor just after release.
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