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- Homework Statement
- There is a massive pulley that can rotate that has two masses (mass 1 on the left is less than mass 2 on the right). The system starts at rest and the masses have potential energy. Will the tension force be greater on the right side or left side?
- Relevant Equations
- Torque = Force*Distance
Net Torque on Pulley = Moment of Inertia of Pulley * Angular Acceleration of Pulley
A net torque is required to make the pull rotate, so this can only occur if the tension forces differ. I know mass 1 will accelerate upwards and mass 2 will accelerate downwards, so T1>mAg and T2<mBg. But I don't know where to go from there.