Two equal masses are attached to separate identical springs next to one another. one mass is pulled so its spring stretches 20 cm and the other is pulled so its spring stretches only 10 cm. the masses are released simultaneously. which mass reaches the equilibrium point first?

Both reaches equilibrium simultaneously.

Explanation:

Given that,

First stretch spring= 20 cm

Second stretch spring = 10 cm

Two equal masses are suspended from identical spring.

Their forces constants are equal time period for oscillation

Using formula of time period

Where, T = time period

m = mass

k = spring constant

Time period independent of amplitude.

Hence, Both reaches equilibrium simultaneously.

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