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Published on: September 12, 2026
Two blocks with masses 100 g and 200 g are attached to the ends of springs 
and 
as shown in figure. The energy stored in 
is 
. The energy stored in 
, when spring constants 
of 
and 
, respectively satisfy the relation 
, is :
A
B
4 E
C
3E
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For blocks hanging in equilibrium, spring extensions are:
and 
.
Energy stored:
and 
.
Taking ratio: 
.
Given 
, we have 
.
Therefore: 
.
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