Answer:
t = 5.89 s
Explanation:
To calculate the time, we need the radius of the pulley and the radius of the sphere which was not given in the question.
Let us assume that the radius of the pulley (
) = 0.4 m
Let the radius of the sphere (r) = 0.5 m
w = angular speed = 150 rev/min = (150 × 2π / 60) rad/s = 15.708 rad/s
Tension (T) = 20 N
mass (m) = 3 kg each


Substituting values:

Correct Answers is A.
The machines gives us some mechanical advantage. This means the mechanical average makes the work output greater than the work input
Simple most example is a lever. The force applied is smaller and the output work is larger as compared to input.
Option B cannot be true, as there must be a force to get some work done.
Option C and D are inverse of what a machine is designed for. A small force can be exerted through a large distance to have a large force exerted through a small distance. Common Example of this principle is a screw opener.