Two block of masses of 1kg and 2kg are connected by a metal wire going over a smooth pulley. The breaking stress of metal is 403π×106N/m2. What should be the minimum radius of wire used if it should not break? (g=10m/s2)
A
0.5mm
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B
1mm
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C
1.5mm
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D
2mm
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Solution
The correct option is C1.5mm Breaking stress =FA =403π×106N/m2 According to question 403π×106=3×10πr2 r2=94×106 r=1.5×10−3m =1.5mm