A cord is used to lower vertically a block of mass M, through a distance "d" at a constant downward acceleration of g/8. The work done by the cord on the block isa. Mgd b. Mgd/8c. 3Mgd/8d. -7Mgd/8
A cord is used to lower vertically a block of mass M, through a distance "d" at a constant downward acceleration of g/8. The work done by the cord on the block is
a. Mgd
b. Mgd/8
c. 3Mgd/8
d. -7Mgd/8
Here, Ma=Mg-T
or, M(g/8)=Mg-T
or, T= M(g-g/8)
or, T= 7Mg/8
so, work done = T*d cos1800
=7Mg/8 * (-d)
= -7Mgd/8
So, correct option is d