P and Q are two identical masses at rest suspended by an inextensible string passing over…

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P and Q are two identical masses at rest suspended by an inextensible string passing over a smooth frictionless pulley. Mass P is given a downward push with a speed v as shown in figure. It collides with the floor and rebounds. What happens immediately after collision ?
  1. P and Q both move upwards with equal speeds
  2. P and Q both move upwards with different speeds
  3. P moves upwards & Q moves downwards with equal speed
  4. Both P and Q are at rest.

Answer

(B) P and Q both move upwards with different speeds

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