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Published on: August 13, 2026
In the system shown in the figure, a 2 kg block rests on a smooth inclined plane with an angle of 
. It is connected by a light, inextensible string that passes over an ideal pulley to a 4 kg block.
If the system is released from rest, what is the magnitude of the acceleration of the 2 kg block? (Assume the acceleration due to gravity, 
)
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
For the 2 kg block 
:
……… .. (i)
For the 4 kg block ( 
)
……… .. (ii)
We know 
…… . (iii)
From equation (i), (ii) and (iii)
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