JEE Main 2019 Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerJEE Main 2019

A uniform cable of mass 'M' and length 'L' is placed on a horizontal surface such that its part is hanging below the edge of the surface. To lift the hanging part of the cable up to the surface, the work done should be:

Answer: (B)

Solution

Hanging mass M/n with centre of mass L/(2n) below: .

Question ID VK-009397