Question

In the adjoining figure m₁ = 4m₂. The pulleys are smooth and light. At time t = 0, the system is at rest. If the system is released and if the acceleration of mass m₁ is a, then the acceleration of m₂ will be

• A. g
• B. a
• C. $\frac { a } { 2 }$
• D. 2a

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

2a

Answer 2

Since the mass $m _ { 2 }$ travels double distance in comparison to mass $m _ { 1 }$ therefore its acceleration will be double i.e. 2a