In the figure shown below block A is executing SHM on a smooth level ground. Another block B is kept gently on A in any of the positions mentioned in column-I. The block B sticks to A. Match with appropriate descriptions in column-II.

| Column-I | Column-II | ||
| A) | Block B placed on the block A when A is at right extreme. | (P) | Momentum of (A + B) can be assumed to be conserved at the time block A is placed on block B. |
| B) | Block B placed on the block A when A is at mean position. | (Q) | Mechanical energy is conserved. |
| C) | Block B placed on the block A when A is midway between extreme and mean. | (R) | Time period of SHM increases. |
| (S) | Amplitude of SHM decreases. |
(3)
In all situations of column (I), linear momentum will be conserved as no impulsive force acts during placement. Time period will definitely increase; mechanical energy will be conserved only in situation (A) as no slipping, in other situations mechanical energy will decrease and so as amplitude.