Yes, the problem is an exercise in using impulse momentum. I know there are other ways to solve it, but I was hoping to clear up some confusion I have with using impulse momentum.
I am having a really hard time with dynamics of rigid bodies, but i think doing this problem will clear up some confusion i have.
Homework Statement
A massless rope hanging over a frictionless pulley of mass M supports two monkeys (one of mass M, the other of mass 2M). The system is released...