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Homework Statement
a mass M , attached to a horizontal spring executes SHM(simple harmonic motion) with amplitude A1 . when the mass M passes through its mean position then a smaller mass m is placed over it and both of them move together with amplitude A2 . the ratio A1/A2 is ...?
Homework Equations
taking angular frequency = ω
The Attempt at a Solution
first taking two mass and spring as the system, since there is no external force momentum remain conserved , applying (M)(ω1)(A1) = (M+m)(ω2)(A2) , i get correct answer but while applying energy conservation equations, i get an incorrect answer!
will energy not remain conserved in such process?
please help!