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Three solids of masses $m_1, m_2$ and $m_3$ are connected with weightless string in succession and are placed on a frictionless table. If the mass $m_3$ is dragged with a force $T$, the tension in the string between $m_2$ and $m_3$ is
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Options:
  • A $\frac{m_2}{m_1+m_2+m_3} T$
  • B $\frac{m_3}{m_1+m_2+m_3} T$
  • C $\frac{m_1+m_2}{m_1+m_2+m_3} T$
  • D $\frac{m_2+m_3}{m_1+m_2+m_3} T$
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The correct answer is: $\frac{m_1+m_2}{m_1+m_2+m_3} T$


$T^{\prime}=\left(m_1+m_2\right) \times \frac{T}{m_1+m_2+m_3}$

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