JEE Main202229 Jun 2022Evening ShiftPhysicsLaws of MotionActual
A block of mass M placed inside a box descends vertically with acceleration a . The block exerts a force equal to one-fourth of its weight on the floor of the box. The value of ' a ' will be
Options
- Ag
- B3 g 4
- Cg 2
- Dg 4
Correct answer
B. 3 g 4
Step-by-step solution
The forces acting on the block are shown below. Here, N is normal force and box is falling with acceleration a . From figure, M g - N = M a According to question, N = M g 4 M g 4 = M g - a ⇒ a = 3 g 4