Tension in string over two pulleys · CAP 2013 #18

Physics · mechanics

Problem

Two identical objects of mass m are connected to a massless string which is hung over two frictionless pulleys as shown below. If everything is at rest, what is the tension in the cord? [Figure: Two masses connected by a string over two pulleys in equilibrium] a) Less than mg. b) Exactly mg. c) More than mg, but less than 2mg. d) Exactly 2mg. e) More than 2mg.

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