NEET UG 2017 · Physics · Question 36
NEET 2017 Physics, question 36
Question 36 of the NEET 2017 paper (code A) is a Physics question from Laws of Motion. Its idea, Instantaneous Acceleration After Cutting a Spring or String, was asked only this once in NEET 2017–2026. The CBSE official answer key gives option 2.
Updated 2026-10-08
Q36 · Physics
Two blocks A and B of masses 3m and m respectively are connected by a massless and inextensible string. The whole system is suspended by a massless spring as shown in figure. The magnitudes of acceleration of A and B immediately after the string is cut, are respectively :
The figure, described in words
Spring hanging from ceiling holds block A (3m); block B (m) hangs below A by a string.
- 1g,
- 2, gOfficial answer
- 3g, g
- 4,
Official answer: option 2 · CBSE official answer key
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