In the shown figure, two blocks one of mass 5kg and the other of mass 2kg are connected by light, inextensible strings and pulleys are light and frictionless. Choose the correct statement(s).
A
The acceleration of 5kg mass is 5g11ms−2
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B
The acceleration of 2kg mass is 5g11ms−2
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C
Tension in the string is 12g11N
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D
Tension in the string is 10g11N
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E
The acceleration of 5kg mass is 5g11ms−2
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F
The acceleration of 2kg mass is 5g11ms−2
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G
Tension in the string is 12g11N
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H
Tension in the string is 10g11N
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Solution
The correct option is C Tension in the string is 12g11N Total number of strings connected to 5 kg mass and its pulley = 5
So total tension force applied on 5 kg mass =5T
Tension will be same throughout ∵ same string.
The force equation for the 5 kg mass: 5T−5g=5a1……(1)
The force equation for 2 kg mass 2g−T=2a2……(2)
Equation from string constant is 5a1=a2……(3)
Substituting in equation (1)
⇒5T−5g=a2
Multiplying equation (2) with 5.
⇒−5T+10g=10a2…(4)
Adding equation (1) and equation (4)
⇒5g=11a2
⇒a2=5g11m/s2; a1=g11m/s2
Solving equation (2) to get T: T=2g−2a2
=2g−1011g
⇒T=12g11N
Hence, options (b) and (c) are the correct answers.