Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Problems - Page 438: 37d

Answer

$40\;cm$

Work Step by Step

For first object, the equilibrium occurs 10 cm below $y_i$ Therefore, at equilibrium $100g=k\times10$ or, $k=10g\;dyn/cm$ Let, the new equilibrium (rest) position with both objects attached to the spring is $x\;cm$ below $y_i$ Thus $kx=(300+100)g$ or, $10g\times x=400g$ or, $x=40\;cm$
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