Question:

A uniform chain of length L and mass M is lying on a smooth table and one-third of its length is hanging vertically down over the edge of the table. If g is the acceleration due to gravity, the work required to pull the hanging part on to the table is:

Updated On: Jan 18, 2023
  • $ \frac{MgL}{18} $
  • $ \frac{MgL}{9} $
  • $ \frac{MgL}{3} $
  • $ MgL $
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

There will be the change in position of centre of gravity, which was $ L\text{/}6 $ down now is shifted to the top of table hence, Work done $ =\frac{M}{3}\times g\times \frac{L}{6}=\frac{MgL}{18} $
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Concepts Used:

Work

Work is the product of the component of the force in the direction of the displacement and the magnitude of this displacement.

Work Formula:

W = Force × Distance

Where,

Work (W) is equal to the force (f) time the distance.

Work Equations:

W = F d Cos θ

Where,

 W = Amount of work, F = Vector of force, D = Magnitude of displacement, and θ = Angle between the vector of force and vector of displacement.

Unit of Work:

The SI unit for the work is the joule (J), and it is defined as the work done by a force of 1 Newton in moving an object for a distance of one unit meter in the direction of the force.

Work formula is used to measure the amount of work done, force, or displacement in any maths or real-life problem. It is written as in Newton meter or Nm.