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A spiral galaxy can be approximated as an infinitesimally thin disk of a uniform surface mass density (mass per unit area) located at z = 0. Two stars A and B start from rest from heights 2z0 and z0 (z0 << radial extent of the disk), respectively, and fall towards the disk, cross over to the other side, and *** periodic oscillations. The ratio of time periods of A and B is

(A) 2–1/2

(B) 2

(C) 1

(D) 21/2

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Correct option (D) 21/2

Explanation:

Assuming spiral galaxy as a large sheet, then accelration of star is constant

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