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Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

A man of mass M is standing on a platform of mass m 1 and holding a string passing over a system of ideal pulley. Another mass m 2 is hanging as shown

(m 2 = 20kg, m 1 = 10 kg, g = 10m/s 2 ):

Column I

Column II

(i) Weight of man for equilibrium

[A] 100 N

(ii) Force exerted by

man, on string to

accelerate upwards

[B] 150 N

(iii) Force exerted by

man, on string to

accelerate downward

[C] 500 N

(iv) Normal reaction of platform on man is

equilibrium

[D] 600 N

[E] 700 N

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(i)-[C], (ii)-[C], [D], [E], (iii)-[A], [B], (iv)-[A]

Sol

T = 200 N, 2T = 400 N

100 + Mg = 600

Mg = 500 N

N = 500 – 400 = 100

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