MCQ
Two identical mass $m$ are connected to a massless string which is hung over two frictionless pulleys as shown in figure. If everything is at rest, what is the tension in the cord?
  • A
    less than $mg$
  • exactly $mg$
  • C
    more than mg but less than $2mg$
  • D
    exactly $2mg$

Answer

Correct option: B.
exactly $mg$
b

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