Question
Question: A uniform chain of mass m hangs from a light pulley, with unequal lengths hanging from the two sides...
A uniform chain of mass m hangs from a light pulley, with unequal lengths hanging from the two sides of the pulley. The force exerted by the moving chain on the pulley is
A
mg
B
>mg
C
< mg
D
May be any of these depending on the time elapsed
Answer
< mg
Explanation
Solution
Net acc. on chain, pulley exert force less than mg.