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Chapter 11, Problem 8P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 8P
Consider the pulley-block systems shown in Conceptual Checkpoint 11–1. (a) Is the tension in the string on the left-hand rotating system greater than, less than, or equal to the tension in the string on the right-hand rotating system? (b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
I. The mass in the right-hand system has the greater downward acceleration.
II. The masses are equal.
III. The mass in the left-hand system has the greater downward acceleration.
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QUESTION:
Problem 8P
Consider the pulley-block systems shown in Conceptual Checkpoint 11–1. (a) Is the tension in the string on the left-hand rotating system greater than, less than, or equal to the tension in the string on the right-hand rotating system? (b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:
I. The mass in the right-hand system has the greater downward acceleration.
II. The masses are equal.
III. The mass in the left-hand system has the greater downward acceleration.
ANSWER:
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- The tension in the string of left hand is greater than the tension in the string of right hand because the left hand system mass drops with smaller acceleration compared to the right hand system mass.