Dynamics of Acceleration: Finding Proportions of Masses in a System

[sedaw]

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how do i know what is the proportion between the acceleration of m1 and m2 ?

TNX ...

 

[LowlyPion]

how do i know what is the proportion between the acceleration of m1 and m2 ?

TNX ...

The real question is how would you think to solve it?

Please show your work.

 

[sedaw]

i have nothing to show cause i don't know even how to start .

 

[LowlyPion]

i have nothing to show cause i don't know even how to start .

Start with what you know. That's always good advice.

What forces are acting on M1?
Can't you come up with expressions for those forces in terms of the angles α and β ?