Figure below shows a light spring balance connected to two blocks of mass 20 kg each. The graduations in the balance measure the tension in the spring. What is the reading of the balance?

400N

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200N

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100N

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The correct option is C
200N

The tension in string is same

T = 200 N

So even if we use a spring balance it will show 200 N.

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Figure below shows a light spring balance connected to two blocks of mass 20 kg each. The graduations in the balance measure the tension in the spring. What is the reading of the balance?

The correct option is C 200N The tension in string is same T = 200 N So even if we use a spring balance it will show 200 N.

The correct option is C
200N

The tension in string is same

T = 200 N

So even if we use a spring balance it will show 200 N.