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Laws of Motion: Atwood Machine & Connected Bodies MCQ

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Atwood Machine & Connected BodiesMediumQuestion 5426

Question

In an Atwood machine, if masses are equal (m₁ = m₂ = m), the tension in the string is:
  1. A
    0
  2. B
    mg
    Correct
  3. C
    2mg
  4. D
    mg/2

Correct answer

mg

Explanation

Equal masses: system in equilibrium. Tension = weight of each mass = mg.

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