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    Finding the constraint relation between accelerations in a pulley system

    I get it now; thanks a lot! I can't believe I didn't even see that in the first place.
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    Finding the constraint relation between accelerations in a pulley system

    Homework Statement If a1 and a2 are the accelerations of m1 and m2, respectively, what is the relation between these accelerations? Homework Equations Link to the diagram : http://www.webassign.net/serpop/p4-38.gif The Attempt at a Solution The answer is a1 = 2*a2, but I'm having trouble...