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Three equal weights of mass 2 kg each are hanging on a string passing over a fixed pulley as shown in the figure. The tension in the string connecting the weights B and C is :

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A
Zero
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13N
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C
3.3N
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D
19.6N
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Solution

The correct option is B 13N
Since all three blocks masses is equal.
a=Resultent forceTotal mass=2mg−mg3m=mg3m

a=g3
Tension between B and C will be
mg=ma=T2mg−m×(g3)=T2mg−mg3=T2T2=2mg3T2=2×2×103=403=13.333
Hence, correct answer is option A.




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