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 and  are two identical masses at rest suspended by an inextensible string passing over a smooth frictionless pulley. Mass  is given a downward push with a speed  as shown in fig. 1.191. It collides elastically with the floor and rebounds immediately. What happens immediately after collision?

a)

 and  both move upwards with equal speeds

b)

 and  both move upwards with different speeds

c)

moves upwards and  moves downwards with equal speeds

d)

Both  and  are at rest



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 and  are two identical masses at rest suspended by an inextensible string passing over a smooth frictionless pulley. Mass  is given a downward push with a speed  as shown in fig. 1.191. It collides elastically with the floor and rebounds immediately. What happens immediately after collision?

a)

 and  both move upwards with equal speeds

b)

 and  both move upwards with different speeds

c)

moves upwards and  moves downwards with equal speeds

d)

Both  and  are at rest

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

Since collision is elastic, will rebound with same velocity as it strikes with. And at the time of collision, velocities of  and  will be same in magnitude

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