Two objects A and B, each of mass m, are connected by a light inextensible string. They are restricted to move on a frictionless ring of radius R in a vertical plane (as$$ shown in the $$figure). The objects are released from rest at the position shown. Then the tension in the cord just after release is

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As shown in Figs. (a) and (b) from FBD of A,Tcos⁡$$45$$∘$$=ma$$   ......(i)From$$ FBD of .B:Mg−Tcos⁡$$45$$∘$$=ma$$   .....$$(ii)From$$ $$(i) and (ii), we get $$T=mg/2$$

Two objects A and B, each of mass m, are connected by a light inextensible string. They are restricted to move on a frictionless ring of radius R in a vertical plane (as shown in the figure). The objects are released from rest at the position shown. Then the tension in the cord just after release is

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