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Find the maximum tension in the spring if initially spring at its natural length when block is released from rest.

A

mg

B

mg/2

C

3mg/2

D

2 mg

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The correct Answer is:
D
`(1)/(2) kx^(2) =mgx`
`rArr F_("max") =kx=2mg`
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