When a mass M is attached to the spring of force constant k,

When a mass M is attached to the spring of force constant k, then the spring stretches by l. If the mass oscillates with amplitude l, what will be the maximum potential energy stored in the spring?

Options

(a) kl/2
(b) 2kl
(c) 1/2 Mgl
(d) Mgl

Correct Answer:

Mgl

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  • initially spring is at rest . when we attach mass of m to it then in order to have maximum amplitude l the spring must have to stretch by a length 2l so maximum potential energy in the spring should be 1/2 k x^2 put x=2l and mg=2lk
    FINAL ANSWER IS Mgl

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