Question:

A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force P is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block will be

Options :

  • (a) P
  • (b) Pm/M+m
  • (c) PM/M+m
  • (d) Pm/M-m

Answer :

(c) PM/M+m

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