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Published on: August 13, 2026
A massless spring (
, attached with a mass
is completely immersed in
of water. The spring is stretched by
and released so that it starts vibrating. What would be the order of magnitude of the change in the temperature of water when the vibrations stop completely? (Assume that the water container and spring receive negligible heat and specific heat of mass
, specific heat of water
)
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
By law of conservation of energy

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