Question

Three weights W, 2W and 3W are connected to identical springs suspended from rigid horizontal rod. The assembly of the rod and the weights fall freely. The positions of the weights from the rod are such that –

• A. 3W will be farthest
• B. W will be farthest
• C. All will be at the same distance
• D. 2W will be farthest

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

All will be at the same distance

Answer 2

At the time of free fall apparent weight is zero for all objects.