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The two masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` are joined by a spring as shown. The system is dropped to the ground from a height. The spring will be

A

(a)Streched when `m_(2)gtm_(1)`

B

(b)Compressed when `m_(2)ltm_(1)`

C

(c)neither compressed not stretched only when `m_(1)=m_(2)`

D

(d)neither compressed not stretched regardless of the values of `m_(1)` and `m_(2)`.

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The correct Answer is:
D
The system, as a whole, will fall towards ground under gravity. The spring will neither be compressed nor stretched regradiess of the values of `m_(1)` and `m_(2)`.
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