Two masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ are connected by a light string passing over a smooth pulley. When set free,$m_1$ moves downwards by $3 \ m$ in $3 \ s$. The ratio of $\frac{m_1}{m_2}$ is $(g = 10 \ ms^{-2})$.

Two blocks of masses $1\,kg$ and $5\,kg$ are attached to the ends of a massless string passing over a pulley of negligible weight. The pulley itself is attached to a spring balance as shown in the figure. The blocks start moving; during this interval,the reading of the spring balance will be:

$A$ lift is tied with thick iron ropes having mass $M$. The maximum acceleration of the lift is $a \ m/s^2$ and the maximum safe stress is $S \ N/m^2$. The minimum diameter of the rope is

$A$ light string passing over a smooth light fixed pulley connects two blocks of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$. If the acceleration of the system is $g / 8$,then the ratio of masses is

$A$ student calculates the acceleration of $m_1$ in the figure shown as $a_1 = \frac{(m_1 - m_2)g}{m_1 + m_2}$. Which assumption is not required to do this calculation?

$A$ weight $W$ can be hung in any of the following four ways by a string of the same type. In which case is the string most likely to break?