Question

Statement 1 : In both cases shown in figures tension in the string will be same
Statement 2 : Tension in the light strings shown is the force with which its ends are pulled

• A. Statement 1 - is true, statement- 2 is true and statement -2 is correct explanation of statement -1
• B. Statement 1 - is true, statement- 2 is true and statement -2 is NOT the correct explanation of statement -1
• C. Statement 1 - is false, statement- 2 is true
• D. Statement 1 - is true, statement- 2 is false

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 - is false, statement- 2 is true

For Figure I, Tension in the string ,$T_1=mg$
For Figure II, Tension in the string ,$T_2=\frac{m}{2}g$
So, $T_1\ne T_2$ Thus statement 1 is false.
In the figure, tension in the light strings shown is the force with which its ends are pulled. Thus, statement 2 is true.
Ans:(C)