JEE Main Physics question
A man wants to slide down a rope. The breaking load for the rope is 2/3 rd of the weight of the man. With what minimum acceleration should the fireman slide down?
Answer: (B)
Solution
T = m(g−a) ≤ (2/3)mg ⟹ a ≥ g/3.
A man wants to slide down a rope. The breaking load for the rope is 2/3 rd of the weight of the man. With what minimum acceleration should the fireman slide down?
T = m(g−a) ≤ (2/3)mg ⟹ a ≥ g/3.