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Grade 11Mechanics

Two blocks of masses 5 kg and 4 kg are connected by a light string. If a constant force of 9 N is applied to 5 kg block, the tension in the string is:
  • 9N
  • 5N
  • 4N
  • 6N
Which is the correct option...??

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10 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer10 Years ago
Draaw FBD of each block simply with forces acting on them.
and let T be the tension on string and a be the accln. of the system then,
On 5 kg block,
9 – T = 5a …........(1)
 
on 4 kg block,
T = 4a …...........(2)
 
solving eqns. (1) and (2) we get,
9a = 9
a = 1m/s^2
 T = 4 N