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A block of mass m is pulled by a uniform chain of the same mass m tied to it by applying a force F at the other end of the chain. The tension at the point which is at a distance of a quarter of the length of the chain from the end on which the force is applied, will be

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Options:
  • A 3F4
  • B 7F8m
  • C 6F7
  • D 4F5
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 7F8m

a=Net external force in direction of motionTotal mass 

a=Fm1+m2=F2m,

T=m1+34m2a=74m×F2m

T=7F8m

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