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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - Newtons laws of motion
  • JEE Mains 2024
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Three blocks \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\) are pulled on a horizontal smooth surface by a force of \(80 \mathrm{~N}\) as shown in figure. The tensions \(T_1\) and \(T_2\) in the string are respectively _______ and _______.

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(A) \(40 \mathrm{~N}, 64 \mathrm{~N}\)

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\(a_A=a_B=a_C=\frac{F}{5+3+2}=\frac{80}{10}=8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2\)

A\(\mathrm{T}_1=5 \times 8=40\)

\(\mathrm{T}_2-\mathrm{T}_1=3 \times 8 \Rightarrow \mathrm{T}_2=64\)

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