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A block of mass m is placed on a frictionless surface and is connected to two springs of force constant k1 and k2 as shown. Calculate the time ** of oscillation of the block.

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Suppose block is displaced to the left through a small distance x. Thus left spring shall get compressed and the right spring shall elongate. Let F1 and F2 be the restoring force in the springs of force constant k1 and k2,

Then, F1 = -kx

and F2 = -kx

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