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Hello!
I was given two formulae for my Physics lab: ma=mg-T and T=Ma (using a pulley).
ma--> net force on small object (paper clip)
M--> larger mass (glider)
mg--> force of gravity
a--> acceleration
T--> tension of ribbon used
I'm supposed to combine the two equations to get one equation for acceleration. I thought about arranging them this way, but I think I'm wrong:
T=Ma (1)
T=mg-ma (2)
0 = -mg + (Ma+ma)
(the last part is difinitely messed up!)
Hope some can help me out!
I was given two formulae for my Physics lab: ma=mg-T and T=Ma (using a pulley).
ma--> net force on small object (paper clip)
M--> larger mass (glider)
mg--> force of gravity
a--> acceleration
T--> tension of ribbon used
I'm supposed to combine the two equations to get one equation for acceleration. I thought about arranging them this way, but I think I'm wrong:
T=Ma (1)
T=mg-ma (2)
0 = -mg + (Ma+ma)
(the last part is difinitely messed up!)
Hope some can help me out!