Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2005

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    A heavy uniform chain lies on a horizontal top of table. If the coefficient of friction between the chain and the table is 0.25 sec, then the maximum percentage of the length of the chain that can hang over one edge of the table is:

    A)  20%          

    B)  25%

    C)  35 %         

    D)  15%

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     \[\frac{M}{L}\lg =\mu \frac{M}{L}(L-l)g\] \[l=(L-l)\mu \] \[\frac{l}{L}=\frac{\mu }{1+\mu }\] \[=\frac{0.25}{1.25}=\left( \frac{1}{5}\times 1000 \right)%\] \[=20%\]


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