Laws Of Motion Question 256
Question: With what minimum acceleration can a fireman slides down a rope while breaking strength of the rope is of his weight[CPMT 1979]
Options:
A)
B) g
C)
D) Zero
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
If man slides down with some acceleration then its apparent weight decreases. For critical condition rope can bear only 2/3 of his weight. If a is the minimum acceleration then, Tension in the rope