Question

In the pulley-block system shown, the pulley and the block are ideal. If the acceleration of the blocks is \(\frac{g}{8}\) , find m₁ : m₂ (Given m₂ > m₁)

(1) 7 : 9 

(2) 5 : 7 

(3) 3 : 4 

(4) 9 : 11

Answer 1

Correct Option is (1) 7 : 9 

\(a=\frac{(m_2-m_1)g}{m_1+m_2}\) = \(\frac{g}{8}\) 

\(\frac{m_1}{m_2}\) = \(\frac{7}{9}\)