A block of mass 10 kg is suspended through two light spring balances as shown in the figure: What will be the reading on the scales?
Correct answer: A. Both the scales will read 10 kg
- A. Both the scales will read 10 kg
- B. Both the scales will read 5 kg
- C. The upper scale will read 10 kg and the lower will read zero
- D. The readings may be anything but their sum will be 10 kg
Explanation
The following is the solution: Since the block and the balances are in equilibrium and considering that balances are massless. T 1 =10kg and T2 =T1 T1 =T2 =10kg Hence, both the balances will read 10kg because the spring balances are massless.
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