Multiple Pulleys and Masses with Friction

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The discussion focuses on solving a physics problem involving multiple pulleys and masses with friction. The masses involved are m1 = 10kg and m2 = 20kg, with a friction coefficient of μ = 0.32. The calculated tensions are T1 = 113.68N and T2 = 196N, with accelerations a1 = 2.548 m/s² and a2 = 1.274 m/s². The solution provided is mathematically sound, confirming the calculations and relationships between the variables.

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Multiple Pulleys and Masses with Friction (Picture Included)

Homework Statement


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I have solved the question but I am still iffy as to whether my solution is correct or not.

Homework Equations


Let m1 = 10kg.
Let m2 = 20kg.

(1) m1a1 = T1 - μm1g
(2) m2aa = m2g - T2
(3) 2T1 = T2
(4) 2a2 = a1


The Attempt at a Solution


T2 = m2g
T2 = (20kg)(9.8m/s2)
T2 = 196N

T1 = \frac{T_{2} + μm_{1}g}{2}
T1 = \frac{196N + (0.32)(10kg)(9.8m/s^{2})}{2}
T1 = 113.68N

Sub (3) and (4) into (2)
m2a2 = m2g - T2
m2(\frac{a_{1}}{2}) = m2g - 2T1

Called this new equation (5).
(5) m2(\frac{a_{1}}{2}) = m2g - 2T1


(1) m1a1 = T1 - μm1g
(5) m2(\frac{a_{1}}{2}) = m2g - 2T1

(1) + (5)
m1a1 + m2(\frac{a_{1}}{2}) = T1 - μm1g + m2g - 2T1
a1(m1 + m2(\frac{1}{2}) = -μm1g + m2g - T1
a1(10kg + 20kg(\frac{1}{2}) = -(0.32)(10kg)(9.8m/s2)+(20kg)(9.8m/s2)-113.68N
a1 = 2.5448 m/s2

from (4)
2a2 = a1
a2 = \frac{a_{1}}{2}
a2 = \frac{2.548m/s^{2}}{2}
a2 = 1.274 m/s2

Therefore, T1 = 113.68N, T2 = 196N, a1 = 2.548 m/s2, and a2 = 1.274 m/s2.

My question is if my solution is correct. Please check and reply back with suggestions or corrections. Thank you so much.
 
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