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A body of mass 8 kg is suspended through two light springs X and Y connected in series as shown in the figure. The reading in X and Y respectively are


 
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Options:
  • A 8 kg, zero
  • B Zero, 8 kg
  • C 6 kg, 2 kg
  • D 8 kg, 8 kg
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 8 kg, 8 kg
As the springs are light in weight, therefore, the tension in both springs will be the same. So, both springs will show the same reading 8 kg.

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