Laws Of Motion Question 164

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[AIEEE 2002]

Options:

A) 8 : 1

B) 9 : 7

C) 4 : 3

D) 5 : 3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

a=(m1m2m1+m2)g

therefore g8=(m1m2m1+m2)g

therefore m1m2=97



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