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Find the reading of spring balance as shown in figure. Assume that mass $M$ is in equilibrium. All surfaces are smooth ....... $N$

A
$9$
B
$12$
C
$16$
D
$20$
Solution

From force diagram of wedge,
$N \cos 53^{\circ}=k x_{0}$ $…(i)$
From force diagram of smaller block$:$
$N=m g \cos 37^{\circ}$
$K x_{0}=N \cos 53^{\circ}$
$k x_{0}=m g \cos 37^{\circ} \cos 53^{\circ}$
$k x_{0}=2.5 \times 10 \times 0.8 \times 0.6=12 N$
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