A hanging mass M is connected to a four times bigger mass by using a string-pulley arrangement, as shown in the figure. The bigger mass is placed on a horizontal ice-slab and being pulled by 2Mg force. In this situation, tension in the string is x/5 Mg for x=__________. Neglect mass of the string and friction of the block (bigger mass) with ice slab.
(Given g= acceleration due to gravity)
Fig. Hanging mass
A hanging mass M is connected to a four times bigger mass by using a string-pulley arrangement, as shown in the figure. The bigger mass is placed on a horizontal ice-slab and being pulled by 2Mg force. In this situation, tension in the string is x/5 Mg for x=__________. Neglect mass of the string and friction of the block (bigger mass) with ice slab.
(Given g= acceleration due to gravity)
Correct Answer: 6
Solution and Explanation
\(a = \frac{Mg}{4M + M }= \frac{g}{5}\)
(in upward direction)
\(T = M ( g + \frac{g}{5} ) = \frac{6Mg}{5}\)
⇒ x = 6
Therefore , tension in the string is \(\frac{x}{5}\) Mg for x= 6
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Newtons Laws of Motion
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Newton’s Second Law of Motion:
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Newton’s Third Law of Motion:
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