Laws Of Motion Question 135

Question: A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g/8, then the ratio of the masses is

Options:

A) 8 : 1

B) 9 : 7

C) 4 : 3

D) 5 : 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] From F.B.D. of m1:Tm1g=m1a (i) From F.B.D. of m2:m2gT=m2a (ii) From (i) and (ii), a=(m2m1m1+m2)g

g8=(m2m1m1+m2)gm2m1=97



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