Q. In the above Question, if the string $C$ is stretched slowly, then
A) The portion $AB$ of the string will break
B) The portion $BC$ of the string will break
C) None of the strings will break
D) None of the above
Explanation
(a) When the string $C$ is stretched slowly, the tension in $A$ is greater than that of $C$, because of the weight $mg$ and the former reaches breaking point earlier
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.