A light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2. If the acceleration of the system is g/8, then the ratio of masses is: [figure]
- 81
- 97
- 53
- 43
Answer
(2) 97
Solution
Atwood machine: a= (mheavy-mlight)gmheavy+mlight= g8
8mheavy-8mlight=mheavy+mlight
7mheavy=9mlight
ratio of masses = 97
Answer: (2)