Two Blocks M₁ (= 0

question 18

Multiple Choice

Two blocks m₁ (= 0.4 kg) and m₂ (= 0.6 kg) are initially positioned at x = 0.6 and x = 1.1m.One cord is used to couple the blocks together and another to attach m₁ to a vertical pole at the origin.The blocks are made to rotate in a horizontal circle on a frictionless surface.If the period of rotation is 0.4s then calculate the ratio of the tension for the inner cord divided by the tension in the outer cord.

• A)0.64
• B)1.4
• C)1.6
• D)0.74
• E)1.8

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