Laws Of Motion Question 160
Question: Two masses of 5kg and 10kg are connected to a pulley as shown. What will be the acceleration of the system $ (g= $ acceleration due to gravity) [CBSE PMT 2000]
Options:
A) $ g $
B) $ \frac{g}{2} $
C) $ \frac{g}{3} $
D) $ \frac{g}{4} $
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ a=\frac{m _{2}-m _{1}}{m _{1}+m _{2}}g=\frac{10-5}{10+5}g=\frac{g}{3} $