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As shown in the figure, two equal masses each of 2 kg are suspended from a spring balance. The reading of the spring balance will be

A

Zero

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2 kg

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C

4 kg

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Between zero and 2 kg

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 kg
In this case, 2 kg wt on the left will act as the support for the spring balance.The spring shows equilibrim reading. Hence its reading will be 2 kg.

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