Laws Of Motion Question 433
Question: A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block is
Options:
A) $ \frac{PM}{M+m} $
B) $ \frac{Pm}{M+m} $
C) $ \frac{Pm}{M-m} $
D) P
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Required force, $ F=Ma=MP(M+m) $