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Assuming that the cord flexes to allow the rising mass to freely lift, is it correct to say that when the rising mass has the same potential energy as the original raised mass had, before it fell, that that is when it will stop? Assuming that the rising mass will act as a projectile once the...

Hi. I am trying to solve for two things here. I need the speed of mass 1 when mass 2 hits the ground, and I need to find out how high mass 1 will climb before returning to rest. Mass 1 is 3kg, mass 2 is 5kg, and they are connected by a light pulley and string. mass 2 is elevated 4meters...