Question

Two masses m1 = 2 kg and m2 = 4 kg are connected by a light string. Mass m2 is connected to mass M = 14 kg by a string that passes over an ideal pulley. Determine the following quantities when the system is released from rest.

(a) The acceleration of the masses

m/s2

(b) The tension in the string connecting M to m2

N

(b) The tension in the string connecting m2 to m1

N

Oct 26, 2012

0.2m/s^2

Apr 17, 2015

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