Laws Of Motion Question 137

Question: A light spring balance hangs from the hook of the other light spring balance and a block of mass M kilogram hangs from the former one. Which of the following statements about the scale reading is true?

Options:

A)Both the scales read $ M/2 $ kilogram each.

B)Both the scales read $ M $ kilogram each.

C)The scale of the lower one reads $ M $ kilogram and of the upper one zero.

D)The reading of the two scales can be anything but the sum of the reading will be $ M $ kilogram.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] The springs are connected in series and the spring balance are massless therefore both the scales read M kg each.



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