Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: September 12, 2026
Two masses each equal to m are lying on x-axis at (-a, 0) and (+ a, 0) respectively. They are connected by a light string. A force F is applied at the origin along y axis resulting into motion of masses towards each other. The acceleration of each mass when position of masses at any instant becomes (- x, 0) and (+ x, 0) is given by
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Let F be applied at origin from figure
F = 2T cos θ θ
or T = F/2cos θ θ
Then force causing motion is given by T
T sin θ θ = 
= 
∴ ∴ acceleration = 
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
A vessel containing water is given a constant acceleration a towards the right, along a straight ho…
A ship of mass \(3 \times 10^{7} \, \text{kg}\) initially at rest is pulled by a force of \(5 \time…
The mass of a body measured by a physical balance in a lift at rest is found to be m. If the lift i…
Three weights W, 2W and 3W are connected to identical springs suspended from a rigid horizontal rod…
When forces F_1, F_2, F_3 are acting on a particle of mass m such that F_2 and F_3 are mutually per…
The spring balance A reads 2 kg with a block m suspended from it. A balance B reads 5 kg when a bea…