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[SOLVED] Acceleration of Block on an Apparatus
See the attachment.
I am confused about whether the tensions of the two (left and right) parts of the line are the same or not. Since the three blocks are accelerating so it's not a equilibrium situation. Are the tensions the same on either line?
If block m3 were not there, and instead, m1 and m2 were connected I can use the equations below to solve for acceleration. But I am a bit thrown off by the addition of m3.
(1) m1*g-T = m1*a
(2) T-m2*g = m2*a
Where T is the tension of the either line. But how do with m3, the block on the table?
PS: HallsofIvy, ShootingStar, I appreciate your help with the previous problem.
Homework Statement
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Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
I am confused about whether the tensions of the two (left and right) parts of the line are the same or not. Since the three blocks are accelerating so it's not a equilibrium situation. Are the tensions the same on either line?
If block m3 were not there, and instead, m1 and m2 were connected I can use the equations below to solve for acceleration. But I am a bit thrown off by the addition of m3.
(1) m1*g-T = m1*a
(2) T-m2*g = m2*a
Where T is the tension of the either line. But how do with m3, the block on the table?
PS: HallsofIvy, ShootingStar, I appreciate your help with the previous problem.