Constraint Relations

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Constraint Relations: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Wedge Constraint, Motion on Inclined Plane, String Constraint, Motion of Connected Bodies, Constraint Equations, Constraint Equation in Inclined Planes and, Constraint Equation in Wedges

Important Questions on Constraint Relations

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The coefficient of static friction, μs, between block A of mass 2 kg and the table as shown in the figure is 0.2. What would be the maximum mass value of block B so that, the two blocks do not move? The string and the pulley are assumed to be smooth and massless g=10 ms2.

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A monkey of mass 20 kg is holding a vertical rope. The rope will not break when a mass of 25 kg is suspended from it, but will break if the mass exceeds 25 kg. What is the maximum acceleration with which the monkey can climb up along the rope? g=10 ms-2

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A block has been placed on an inclined plane with the slope angle   θ,  block slides down the plane at constant speed. The coefficient of kinetic friction is equal to :

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In the arrangement shown in the figure, the points P and Q of the two inextensible strings move downwards with uniform speed u. If the pulleys A and B are fixed, then the mass M moves upwards with a speed

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A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g 8 , then the ratio of the masses is –

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Two masses  m1=5 kg and  m2=4.8 kg tied to a string are hanging over a light frictionless pulley. What is the acceleration of the masses when left free to move? ( g=9.8 ms2 )

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Two masses  m1=5 kg and  m2=4.8 kg tied to a string are hanging over a light frictionless pulley. What is the acceleration of the masses when left free to move? (g=9.8 m s2 )

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A particle starts sliding down a frictionless inclined plane. If Sn is the distance travelled by it from time t=(n-1) sec to t=n sec, the ratio SnSn+1 is

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Two infinitely long rods are arranged on a plane making an angle θ with each other, as shown in the figure. The rod B starts to move with a uniform velocity v, in a direction perpendicular to rod A. Thus, the point of intersection P moves with a horizontal velocity vP. Which of the following statements is true ?

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A block of mass M is pulled along a horizontal frictionless surface by a rope of mass m. If a force p is applied at the free end of the rope, the force exerted by the rope on the block is

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Three masses are connected as shown in the figure, are placed on a horizontal frictionless surface and pulled by a force of 60 N. The tensions T1 and T2 are in the ratio:

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A monkey of mass 40 Kg  climbs on a massless rope which can stand a maximum tension of 500 N. In which of the following cases will the rope breaks? (Take g=10 ms-2)

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The force on the ceiling is,

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A block of mass M placed on a frictionless horizontal table is pulled by an other block of mass m hanging vertically by a massless string passing over a frictionless pulley. The tension in the string is

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In the following arrangement, the system is initially at rest. The 5 kg block is now released. Assuming the pulleys and string to be massless and smooth. If the acceleration of block C is x10 m s-2, then find the value of x. Take g=9.8 m s-2.

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As shown in the figure, two particles, each of mass 'm' tied at the ends of a light string of length 2a are kept on a frictionless horizontal surface. When the mid point (P) of the string is pulled vertically upwards with a small but constant force F, the particles move towards each other on the surface. Magnitude of acceleration of each particle, when the separation between them becomes 2x is F2mxa2-x2

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Two blocks of masses 1 kg and 2 kg are placed on a horizontal surface and then connected to a light movable pulley as shown in the figure. A time varying force F=4t N starts acting on the pulley in the direction shown. Find the time (in sec) after which any block will break off from the surface.
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A block of mass m resting on a θ wedge of angle as shown in the figure. The wedge is given an acceleration a towards left. What is the minimum value of a due to external agent so that the mass m falls freely ?

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A light string passing over a smooth light pulley connects two blocks of masses m1 and m2 (vertically). If the acceleration of the system is g/8, then the ratio of the masses is :

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Two masses of 10 kg and 20 kg respectively are connected by a massless spring as shown in the below figure. A force of 200 N acts on the 20 kg mass. At the instant shown the 10 kg mass has acceleration 12 m/s2. What is the acceleration of 20 kg mass ?

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