In the figure shown, find the tension T in the string if the system is in equilibrium.
A
Mg2
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B
Mg4
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C
Mg3
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D
Mg
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Solution
The correct option is CMg3 Free body diagram of block of mass M and pulley is as shown. From condition of equillibium, we have T+T′=Mg And, T′=2T ⟹T=Mg3