Calculate the tension in the string shown in figure (5-E13). The pulley and the string are light and all surfaces are frictionless. Take g = 10 m/s².

Question

Calculate the tension in the string shown in figure (5-E13). The pulley and the string are light and all surfaces are frictionless. Take g = 10 m/s 2 .

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Given:

Refer the above diagram for the FBD

T + ma =mg …(i)

And T = ma …(ii)

From equations (i) and (ii), we get:

ma + ma = mg

⇒ 2ma = g

⇒ a= =5 m/s²

From equation (ii), T = ma = 5 N

Calculate the tension in the string shown in figure (5-E13). The pulley and the string are light and all surfaces are frictionless. Take g = 10 m/s2.

Calculate the tension in the string shown in figure (5-E13). The pulley and the string are light and all surfaces are frictionless. Take g = 10 m/s².