Question

A horizontal force of 500N pulls two masses, 10 kg and 20 kg. What is the tension in the string - a. When the force is applied on the right side on 20 kg mass. b. When the force is applied on the left side on 10 kg mass.​

Answer 1

a.) Tension = 500/3. N

b.) Tension = 1000/3 N

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