Q.

Two particles of equal mass m are lying on the x-axis at (–a, 0) and (+a,0) respectively as shown in the adjoining figure. They are connected by a light string. A force F is applied at the origin and along the y-axis. As a result the masses move towards each other. What is the acceleration of each mass ? Assume the instantaneous position of masses as (–x, 0) and (x, 0) respectively:

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a

Fmxa2x2

b

2Fma2x2x

c

2Fmxa2x2

d

F2mxa2x2

answer is B.

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2Tsinθ=F

T=F2sinθ​,

Component of tension force along x causes acceleration of the ball.

a =Tcosθm=Fcosθ2msinθ

a = F2mxa2-x2


 

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Two particles of equal mass m are lying on the x-axis at (–a, 0) and (+a,0) respectively as shown in the adjoining figure. They are connected by a light string. A force F is applied at the origin and along the y-axis. As a result the masses move towards each other. What is the acceleration of each mass ? Assume the instantaneous position of masses as (–x, 0) and (x, 0) respectively: