AIIMS2010Physics-Pulley System

AIIMS 2010 Physics Pulley System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Two masses M₁ = 5 kg and M₂ = 10 kg are connected at the ends of an inextensible string passing over a frictionless pulley as shown. When the masses are released, then the acceleration of the masses will be

Question diagram
A

g

B

g/2

C

g/3

D

g/4

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Since M2 > M1, therefore M2 moves downwards and M1 moves upwards with an acceleration.

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