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    Finding the acceleration of gravity given 2 masses

    m1g-m2g=m2a-m1a? Would I then factor out the g?
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    Finding the acceleration of gravity given 2 masses

    I'm not entirely certain where the instructor whipped it out but This is what equations have came up with the problem thus far: T(tension)-w1=m1a which can be turned to T=m1a+w1 which can be turned to T=m1a+m1g. This would be the same case for w2-T=m2a. Then the equation m1g+m1a=m2g+m2a was...
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    Finding the acceleration of gravity given 2 masses

    Homework Statement We are given 2 hanging masses on opposite sides of a pully. masses and distance traveled in the time are given. We are required to find the acceleration of gravity Homework Equations m1 (g+a)=m2 (g-a) The Attempt at a Solution I found acceleration and have now changed...
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    Helpful ways to tackle solving problems

    I appreciate your insight, the problems I'm having really fit in with what you are referring to. I'll take your advice and thank you.
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    What is the net force on Hydro in Problem #7 of the Net Force Homework?

    I wasn't either. Go to umd? I believe it goes into a negative but I'm confused with the class so far
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    What is the net force on Hydro in Problem #7 of the Net Force Homework?

    What may seem obvious is just not registering for me here
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    What is the net force on Hydro in Problem #7 of the Net Force Homework?

    Homework Statement Problem #7[/B](Due 9/26 Friday by 8:00 a.m.) Hydro, who has a mass of 45.1 kg, falls straight down 4.67 m to the water below. a. If Hydro comes to rest .543 seconds after hitting the water, what was the net force exerted on Hydro over this time? Homework Equations The...
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    Helpful ways to tackle solving problems

    I'm taking a big physics test tomorrow, and I am certain if I took it right now that I would be in trouble. I look over each problem set and I draw blanks, but when the instructor starts one and draws a sketch along with listing the knowns and unknowns, I realize how to do it. Are there any...
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