Frictionless Pulley: m1 = M2 * a/g Steel Ball Bearing: d = v*t + (1/2)*a*t^2

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The discussion addresses two physics problems involving a frictionless pulley and a steel ball bearing. The first problem requires calculating the mass m1 when mass M2 (0.250 kg) is accelerated downward at 1.40 m/s² in a gravitational field of 9.80 m/s². The second problem involves determining the horizontal distance traveled by a 24.0 g steel ball bearing launched from a compressed spring aimed at a 35.0-degree angle after reaching a height of 1.27 m. Participants emphasize using free body diagrams and kinematic equations to solve these problems.

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There are actually 2 questions that i have

Homework Statement


First is
a frictionless pulley with zero mass is attached to the ceiling, in a gravity field of 9.80 m/s2. Mass M2=0.250 kg is being accelerated downward with a=1.40m/s2. calculate the mass m1.
Second is
A small steel ball bearing with a mass of 24.0g is on a short compressed spring. when aimed vertically released, the spring sends the bearing to a height of 1.27m. calculate the horizontal distance the ball would travel if the same spring were aimed 35.0 deg from the horizontal


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so not so much wanting the answer just the equations on how to do these so then i can figure it out myself. thanks


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For the first problem a free body diagram will help you enormously.

For the second problem you can find the initial velocity of the bearing from the info given and then use that with the kinematic equations to find the horizontal distance traveled if it was fired at an angle.
 

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