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Two masses A and B, each of mass M are fixed together by a massless spring. A force acts on the mass B as shown in the figure. If the mass A starts moving away from mass B with acceleration 'a', then the acceleration of mass B will be :

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The spring force on A is \(Ma\); by Newton's third law the spring pulls B back with the same magnitude, opposing F.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • \(\frac{MF}{F + Ma}\)
  • \(\frac{F + Ma}{M}\)
  • \(\frac{Ma - F}{M}\)
  • \(\frac{F - Ma}{M}\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Figure: force F acts on B (pointing away from A); A is joined to B by a spring.
The only horizontal force on A is the spring force, so spring force \(= Ma\) (directed towards B).
On B, the spring exerts an equal and opposite force \(Ma\) opposing F.
Newton's second law for B: \(F - Ma = M a_B\), so \(a_B = \frac{F - Ma}{M}\).
Answer: (4) \(\frac{F - Ma}{M}\)
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