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A man of mass `m` stands on a platform of equal mass `m` and pulls himself by two ropes passing over pulleys as shown in figure.If he pulls each rope with a force equal to half his weight ,his upwards acceleration would be

A

`(g)/(2)`

B

`(g)/(4)`

C

`g`

D

zero

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The correct Answer is:
D
`F =4((mg)/(2))rarr upwards`
`W =2mgrarrdownwards`
`F = W, :. a =0` .
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