Question

A stone is tied to the middle of a string and suspended from one end as shown in the given figure. Here S is the stone and O is the point of suspension. If we increase the pull at P gradually, the string will break

• A. below the stone
• B. at the point P itself
• C. above the stone
• D. nothing can be decided

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

above the stone

When we increase force gradually, there is enough time that generates same tension in other side of stone.

So, we apply breaking stress on thread which is above the stone.

So, thread above the stone breaks.