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Laws of Motion and Friction: JEE — Weighing Scale MCQ

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JEE — Weighing ScaleMediumQuestion 30260

Question

A 5 kg block rests on a 10 kg block that sits on a weighing scale. The scale reads: (g = 10 m/s²)
  1. A
    50 N
  2. B
    100 N
  3. C
    150 N
    Correct
  4. D
    75 N

Correct answer

150 N

Explanation

The scale supports both blocks: reading = (5+10)×10 = 150 N.

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