$A$ particle of small mass $m$ is joined to a very heavy body of mass $M$ by a light string passing over a light pulley. Both bodies are free to move. The total downward force on the pulley is

Two blocks $A$ and $B$,each of the same mass,are attached by a thin inextensible string through an ideal pulley. Initially,block $B$ is held in position as shown in the figure. Now,block $B$ is released. Block $A$ will slide to the right and hit the pulley in time $t_A$. Block $B$ will swing and hit the surface in time $t_B$. Assume the surface is frictionless. [Hint: Tension $T$ in the string acting on both blocks is the same in magnitude. Acceleration needed for horizontal motion is provided by $T$.]

Two weights of mass $m_{1}$ and $m_{2} (> m_{1})$ are joined by an inextensible string of negligible mass passing over a fixed frictionless pulley. The magnitude of the acceleration of the loads is

Two blocks of mass $M$ and $m$ are kept on a trolley of mass $M_0$ as shown in the figure. All surfaces are smooth. Select the correct statement.

If $m_1 = 4m_2$ and the acceleration of $m_1$ is $a$,find the tension $T$ in the string.

$A$ light string passes over a frictionless pulley. To one of its ends a mass of $6\, kg$ is attached. To its other end a mass of $10\, kg$ is attached. The tension in the thread will be ........ $N$.