
Three blocks of masses , and are connected by massless strings and pulled by a force on a frictionless surface as shown in the figure below. The tension in the first string is .

If the point of application of is changed as given below, the values of and shall be:-



Important Questions on Laws of Motion
In the figure given, the system is in equilibrium. What is the maximum value can have if the friction force on the block cannot exceed ?

Three blocks, of masses m1= 2.0, m2 = 4.0 and m3 = 6.0 kg are connected by strings on a frictionless inclined plane of 60°, as shown in the figure. A force F = 120 N is applied upwards along the incline to the uppermost block, causing an upward movement of the blocks. The connecting cords are light. The values of tensions T1 and T2 in the cords are :

Reason: According to Newton's second law of motion, force is directly proportional to the rate of change of momentum.

Assertion: In the inertial frame centrifugal force can’t appear.
Reason: In the uniform, circular motion centripetal force will counterbalance the centrifugal force.

Assertion: A quick collision between two bodies is more violent than a slow collision, even when the initial and the final velocities are identical.
Reason: Because the rate of change of momentum which determines the force is greater in the first case.
