Two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are connected with a massless unstretched spring and placed over a plank moving with an acceleration '$a$' as shown in the figure. The coefficient of friction between the blocks and the platform is $\mu$.

  • A
    spring will be stretched if $a > \mu g$
  • B
    spring will be in its natural length under all conditions.
  • C
    spring will neither be compressed nor be stretched for $a \leq \mu g$
  • D
    spring will be compressed if $a \leq \mu g$

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