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Homework Statement
In the figure, find an expression for the acceleration of m1 (assume that the table is frictionless).
Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
My biggest problem here is that I don't know what variables I am supposed to answer in (my homework is done on a computer system that is picky about everything).
I know that because of acceleration constraints m1 and the string must move at the same acceleration. But must m2 move with the same acceleration?
The net force on m1 is the force of tension to the right. The net force on m2 is the sum of two tension forces upward and the weight downward.
The acceleration of m2 must be:
F = ma
weight - 2 (tension) = ma
(weight - 2 (tension)) / m = a
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