$A$ mass $M$ attached to a horizontal spring executes simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A_1$. When mass $M$ passes the mean position,a smaller mass $m$ is attached to it,and both of them together execute simple harmonic motion with amplitude $A_2$. Then the value of $\frac{A_1}{A_2}$ is

  • A
    $\sqrt{\frac{m^2+M^2}{M^2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{\frac{m+M}{M^2}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{\frac{m+M}{M}}$
  • D
    $\frac{m+M}{M}$

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