Question 73 of 194
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 :

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Answer: (C) 3E
For blocks hanging in equilibrium, spring extensions are:
and .
Energy stored:
and .
Taking ratio: .
Given , we have .
Therefore: .
and .
Energy stored:
and .
Taking ratio: .
Given , we have .
Therefore: .