Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

The blocks A and B shown in figure have masses MA = 5 kg and MB = 4 kg. The system is released from rest. The speed of B after A has travelled a distance 1 m along the incline is : 

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Options:

\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\sqrt{g}\)

\(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\sqrt{g}\)

\(\frac{1}{2}\sqrt{g}\)

\(\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}\sqrt{g}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{1}{2\sqrt{3}}\sqrt{g}\)

Explanation:

If a moves down the incline by 1 m, B shall move up by \(\frac{1}{2}\) m.

If the speed of B is v, then the speed of A will be 2 v.

By Conservation of Energy : Gain in KE = Loss in PE

\(\frac{1}{2}m_A (2v)^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_B v^2 = m_Ag \frac{3}{5} - m_Bg \frac{1}{2}\)

Solving it, we get : 

\(v = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{g}{3}}\)