Acceleration of pulley system physics problem

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving the acceleration of mass m1 in a pulley system on a frictionless table. Participants express confusion regarding the setup, particularly the positioning and role of the second mass, m2. There is uncertainty about the forces acting on both masses, which is critical for solving the problem. Clarification on the dynamics of the system and the relationship between the two masses is sought. Understanding these forces is essential for deriving the correct expression for acceleration.
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Homework Statement


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In the figure, find an expression for the acceleration of m1 (assume that the table is frictionless).

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The Attempt at a Solution


That picture of the second mass is stumping me because I have no idea what the heck is going on. It seems as if the second mass is fixed, but I honestly have no clue.
 
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What are the forces acting on m1, on m2?
 

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