AIIMS2017Physics-Laws of Motion
AIIMS 2017 Physics Tension in Strings MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
Four blocks of same mass connected by a string are pulled by a force F on a smooth horizontal surface as shown in the figure. The tension T₁, T₂, T₃ will be,

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Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In a system of four blocks connected by strings and pulled by a force , the tension in the strings can be determined by analyzing the forces acting on each block. For option B, , , and accurately reflects the distribution of force along the string, considering that the acceleration of the entire system is (where is the mass of each block). The other options incorrectly calculate the tensions by either misapplying Newton's second law or failing to account for the cumulative effect of the blocks on the tension in the strings.
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