Does T3 Equal the Sum of m1g, M2g, and Mpg in a Frictionless Pulley System?

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In a frictionless pulley system with mass Mp and radius Rp, the tension T3 is determined by the relationship T3 = m1g + M2g + Mpg, where g is the gravitational acceleration of 9.81 m/s². The discussion confirms that T3 is equal to the sum of the weights acting on the system, specifically m1g, M2g, and Mpg. The attempts to evaluate the relationships between tensions T1, T2, and T3 indicate that T1 is less than m1g, while T2 is equal to T1. The conclusion drawn is that T3 is not less than the sum of the weights but rather equal to it.

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A pulley with mass Mp and a radius Rp is attached to the ceiling, in a gravity field of 9.81 m/s2 and rotates with no friction about its pivot. Mass M2 is larger than mass m1. T3 holds the pulley. The quantities Tn and g are magnitudes.
(Select T-True, F-False, G-Greater than, L-Less than, E-Equal to. If the first is T, the second L and the rest E, enter TLEEEE).

A) T3 is ... T1 + T2 [ Attempt: Less Than ]
B) T1 is ... m1g. [ Attempt: Less Than ]
C) The C.M. of Mp+M1+M2 does not accelerate. [ Attempt: True ]
D) T3 is ... m1g + M2g + Mpg.[ Attempt: Equal ]
E) T1 is ... T2 [ Attempt: Equal ]
F) The magnitude of the acceleration of M2 is ... that of m1. [ Attempt: Equal ]

Can you please check if one of my attempts are correct? Thanks
 
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i think in D) T3 = m1g + m2g + Mpg - T1 - T2

so T3 is less than m1g + m2g + mpg
 

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