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Laws of Motion: Advanced Newton's Laws MCQ

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Advanced Newton's LawsHardQuestion 5434

Question

Two masses M and m (M > m) on a pulley; system acceleration = g/3. The ratio M/m is:
  1. A
    2
    Correct
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    4
  4. D
    5

Correct answer

2

Explanation

a = (M−m)g/(M+m) = g/3. 3(M−m) = M+m → 2M = 4m → M/m = 2.