Home
Class 11
PHYSICS
A light string passing over a smooth lig...

A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses `m_1` and `m_2` (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is `g//8`, then the ratio of the masses is

A

`8:1`

B

`4:3`

C

`5:3`

D

`9:7`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
D
`a=((m_(1)-m_(2))/(m_(1)+m_(2)))g`
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CIRCULAR MOTION

    NARAYNA|Exercise LEVEL II(H.W)|51 Videos

  • CIRCULAR MOTION

    NARAYNA|Exercise IIT QUES.|4 Videos

  • CALORIMETRY

    NARAYNA|Exercise Level- II (H.W)|11 Videos

  • COLLISION

    NARAYNA|Exercise Level-II (H.W)|54 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m_(1) and m_(2) (vertically).If the acceleration of the system is g/8 then the ratio of masses "m_(1)" to "m_(2)" is "(" take "m_(1)>m_(2)]

Two bodies of masses m_1 and m_2 are connected by a light string going over a smooth lilght pulley at the end of an incline. The mass_1 lies on the incline m_2 hangs vertically. The system is t rest. Find the angle of the incline and the fore exerted by the incline on the body of mass m_1.

Two bodies of massless string passing over a frictionless pulley. The acceleration of the system is (g=9.8m//s^(2))

A block of mass m_(1)=2 kg is kept on a smooth horizontal table. Another block of mass m_(2)=1 kg is connected to m_(1) by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley as shown in the figure. If the blocks are released, what will be the (a) acceleration of each block (b) tension in the string?

Two bodies of masses 2kg and 3kg are connected by a very light string passed over a clamped light smooth pulley. If the system is released from rest, find the acceleration of the two masses and the tension in the string (g=10m s^(-2) )

A pulley is mounted on a stand which is placed over a weighing scale. The combined mass of the stand and the pulley is M_(0) . A light string passes over the smooth pulley and two masses m and M (gt m) are connected to its ends (see figure). Find the reading of the scale when the two masses are left free to move.

Two masses 2 kg and 4 kg are connected at the two ends of light inextensible string passing over a frictionless pulley. If the masses are released, then find the acceleration of the masses and the tension in the string.

NARAYNA-CIRCULAR MOTION-LEVEL I(H.W)
  1. Three equal masses A,B and C are pulled with a constant force F. They ...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. A coin is dropped in a lift. It takes time t(1) to reach the floor whe...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks ...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. A pendulum bob is hanging from the roof of an elevator with the help o...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Three block of masses m(1) = 10kg, m(2) =20 kg and m(3) = 30kg are on ...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. A bullet of mass 50g is fired from a gun of mass 6kg with a velocity o...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A space craft of mass 2000 kg moving with a velocity of 600m//s sudden...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. A person weighing 60kg In a small boat of mass 140 kg which is at rest...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. A body of mass 40kg resting on a rough horizontal surface is subjected...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. What is the angle of friction between two surfaces in contact , if coe...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. The coefficient of friction between the ground and the wheels of a car...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. An eraser weighing 2N is pressed against the black board with a force ...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. A marble block of mass 2 kg lying on ice when given a velocity of 6m//...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. A block of weight 100N is pushed by a force F on a horizantal rough pl...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. A block of mass 5 kg is lying on a rough horizontal surface. The coeff...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. A heavy uniform chain lies on horizantal table top. If the coefficient...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. A body is sliding down an inclined plane forming an angle 30^(@) with ...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. In the above problem its velocity after 3 seconds in ms^(-1) is

    Text Solution

    |

  19. In the above problem its displacement after 3 seconds is

    Text Solution

    |

  20. A block sliding down on a rough 45^(@) inclined planes has half the ve...

    Text Solution

    |