Two masses, 5 kg and 3 kg, are connected by massless string. A cord is then attached to the 5-kg mass and the two masses are pulled across a smooth flat table. If the masses are moving at constant speed, what is the tension in the massless string (between the two masses)?
A) 0 N
B) 50 N
C) 20 N
D) 30 N

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the masses are moving at a constant speed on a smooth (frictionless) table, there is no net force acting on the system. Therefore, the tension in the massless string connecting the two masses is 0 N.

Two Masses, 5 Kg and 3 Kg, Are Connected by Massless