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Q.

Two blocks of masses m1=2m and m2=m  are connected by a light string passing over a friction less pulley as shown in figure. When they are released,

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a

the tension in the string is 4mg3

b

the acceleration of m1  is g3 vertically downwards.

c

the acceleration of m2  is  2g3vertically upwards.   

d

the distance through which m2 rises in t seconds after the blocks are released  is gt26 .

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

The acceleration of each mass is the same and is given by a=m1m2gm1+m2

a=m1m2gm1+m2=g3

The tension in the string is T= 2m1m2gm1+m2

2m1m2gm1+m2=43mg

Since the masses start from rest, the distance moved by m1 in time t is

s= ut+12at2=0+12at2=12at2

s=gt26

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