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Three masses on a spring: period after removing the 500 g and then the 300 g mass

The same question, asked 2 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 18 Apr 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2 May 2023 S1

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    Three masses 500 g, 300 g and 100 g are suspended at the end of spring as shown in figure and are in equilibrium. When the 500 g mass is removed, the system oscillates with a period of 3 second. When the 300 g mass is also removed it will oscillate with a period of

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  2. Question 2

    18 Apr 2026 S2

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    Three masses 100g, 300g and 500g are suspended at the end of a spring as shown in figure and are in equilibrium. When the 500 g mass is removed, the system oscillates with a period of 3 second. When the 300 g mass is also removed, it will oscillate with a period of

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