Two blocks each of mass m is connected to the spring of spring constant k as shown in the figure. If the blocks are displaced slightly in opposite directions and released, they will execute simple harmonic motion. The time period of oscillation is
2π√mk
2π√m4k
2π√m2k
2π√2mk
A
2π√mk
B
2π√m2k
C
2π√m4k
D
2π√2mk
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Reduced mass of the system μ=(m)(m)m+m=m2 ∴Timeperiod,T=2π√μk=2π√m2k
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