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Three weights W , 2 W and 3 W are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that

A

3W will be farthest

B

W will be farthest

C

All will be at the same distance

D

2W will be farthest

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The correct Answer is:
C
Apparent weight of all = 0, because system is free fall.
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