JEE MainPhysicsLaws of MotionMCQ+4 / −1
Two masses and tied to a string are hanging over a light frictionless pulley. What is the acceleration of the masses when left free to move? 

- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
- Identify the system
This is an Atwood machine: two masses and are connected by a light string over a frictionless pulley.
Since , the mass moves downward and the mass moves upward.
- Write the formula for acceleration
For an Atwood machine,
- Substitute the values
- Check the options
- A: ✗
- B: ✗
- C: ✓
- D: ✗
Therefore, the correct option is C.
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