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Three equal weights A, B and C of mass 3 kg each are hanging on a string passing over a fixed pulley which is frictionless as shown in figure. The tension in the string connecting B and C is?

a
Zero
b
13 N
c
3.3 N
d
19.6 N

detailed solution

Correct option is D

acceleration of system a=Net pulling forceTotal mass  =6g−3g9=g3For C the equation of motion ismCg−TBC=mCaTBC=mCg−a        =39.8−9.83        = 19.6 N

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