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A dynamometer D, which is a device used to measure force, is attached to two blocks of masses 6 kg and 4 kg. Forces of 20 N and 10 N are applied on the blocks as shown in the figure. The reading of the dynamometer is

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Options:
  • A 10 N
  • B 20 N
  • C 6 N
  • D 14 N
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 14 N
Make a free body diagram then write force equation for the blocks involving spring force.

20-T=6a

T-10=4a

 a=1 and T=14 N

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