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The system shown in fig is in equilibrium . Masses `m_(1) and m_(2)` are 2kg and 8kg, Respectively. Spring constants `k_(1) and k_(2)` ro `50Nm^(-1) and 70Nm^(-1)`, respectively. If the compression in second spring is 0.5m. What is the compression in first spring?

A

`1.3m`

B

`-0.5m`

C

`0.5m`

D

`0.9m`

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As the springs are fixed to the horizontal and have the same natural length, hence if one spring is compressed, the other must be expanded. Hence, the compression will be negative.
`F.B.D` of `m_(2)` `T+F_(2)=80N`
and `F_(2)=70xx0.5=35N`
`:. T=80-35=45N`
`F.B.D` of `m_(1)`
`T+F_(1)=mg`
or `45+F_(1)=mg`
`rArr F_(1)= -45+20= -25N`
`:. x_(1)=(-25)/(50)=-0.5m`
`:. ` Compression in first spring `= -0.5m`
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