Phase space diagrams — CSIR Net PYQ (Question 3)

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Question 3 of 7 · 3.5 marks

A block of mass $m$, attached to a spring, oscillates horizontally on a surface. The coefficient of friction between the block and the surface is $\mu$.
Which of the following trajectories best describes the motion of the block in the phase space ($x{p}_x$ -plane)?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Correct answer: Option 2

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