Dynamics question (need to find acceleration and tension)

[Wellenbrecher]

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

F = ma
F_friction = μN

The Attempt at a Solution

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[SteamKing]

I'll have physics midterm tomorrow. I need to learn how to solve this kind of questions.

Found this question in one of my homeworks but this is NOT a homework question. I just want to learn how to solve questions like this because I have midterm tomorrow.

This is a quibble about terminology without distinction at PF. The HW forums are intended for all HW and HW-type questions.

Question:
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It asks two things.
a) acceleration of m1 and m2
b) tension of the rope between m1 and m3

This post is being moved to the Intro Physics HW forum.

 

[Wellenbrecher]

If you think that is a quibble, you can give me a tutorial for this type questions instead of solving the question. Answer of that question isn't what I need.

 

[SteamKing]

If you do a search of the Intro Physics HW forums, you'll see this type of problem has been posted regularly.

One requirement of the HW forum is you use the HW template and make an attempt at solution. PF is not equipped to tutor you in your coursework or preparing for exams.

 

[Wellenbrecher]

Sorry. Edited the topic using the HW template.