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Two block of masses of 1 kg and 2 kg 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=10 m/s2)

A
0.5 mm
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1 mm
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1.5 mm
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2 mm
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Solution

The correct option is C 1.5 mm
Breaking stress =FA
=403π×106N/m2
According to question
403π×106=3×10πr2
r2=94×106
r=1.5×103m
=1.5 mm

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