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Standard XII

Physics

Second Law of Motion

Two unequal m...

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Two unequal masses of $1 kg$ and $2 kg$ are connected by an inextensible light string passing over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. A force $F = 20 N$ is applied on $1 kg$ block. Find the magnitude of acceleration of either block. ( $g = 10 {m/s}^{2}$ )

10 {m/s}^{2}

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\frac{10}{3} {m/s}^{2}

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\frac{10}{2} {m/s}^{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $\frac{10}{3} {m/s}^{2}$
FBD of each mass
$F + g - T = a$
$T - 2 g = 2 a$
Adding both
$F - g = 3 a$
$20 - 10 = 3 a$
$a = \frac{10}{3} {m/s}^{2}$

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Two unequal masses of 1 kg and 2 kg are connected by an inextensible light string passing over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. A force F=20 N is applied on 1 kg block. Find the magnitude of acceleration of either block. (g=10 m/s2)

The correct option is B 103 m/s2FBD of each mass F+g−T=a T−2g=2a Adding both F−g=3a 20−10=3a a=103 m/s2

Two unequal masses of $1 kg$ and $2 kg$ are connected by an inextensible light string passing over a smooth pulley as shown in figure. A force $F = 20 N$ is applied on $1 kg$ block. Find the magnitude of acceleration of either block. ( $g = 10 {m/s}^{2}$ )

The correct option is B $\frac{10}{3} {m/s}^{2}$
FBD of each mass
$F + g - T = a$
$T - 2 g = 2 a$
Adding both
$F - g = 3 a$
$20 - 10 = 3 a$
$a = \frac{10}{3} {m/s}^{2}$