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A flexible but inextensible chain of length l and weight w N/m is held on a smooth table with an initial overhang 'a' as shown in figure. What will be the velocity v with which the chain will leave the table if released?

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v=gl(l2+a2)
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v=gl
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v=gl(a2)
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v=gl(l2a2)
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Solution

The correct option is D v=gl(l2a2)
Using conversion of energy,

Initial kinetic energy + Initial potential energy = Final kinetic energy + final potential energy

0(wa)×a2=12×(w×lg)v2(wl)12

w2(l2a2)=12×(w×lg)v2 v=gl(l2a2)

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