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The tension (T) in the string is (Assume pulley and strings are light and smooth. Take g as acceleration due to gravity)


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m1g
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m2g
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C
F=ma
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D
(m1+m2)g
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Solution

The correct option is D (m1+m2)g
Let the blocks of mass m1 and m2 and the string in between the blocks act as a system.
Since the system is in equilibrium and the string is massless, using equilibrium condition:
T(m1+m2)g=0
T=(m1+m2)g


Hence, the correct answer is option (4).

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