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Laws of Motion and Friction: Tension in String MCQ

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Tension in StringMediumQuestion 30212

Question

In the previous question (A=3 kg, B=2 kg, F=10 N, a=2 m/s²), the tension in the string connecting A and B is:
  1. A
    4 N
    Correct
  2. B
    6 N
  3. C
    8 N
  4. D
    10 N

Correct answer

4 N

Explanation

For block B: T = m_B × a = 2 × 2 = 4 N.