The problem involves a pulley system with two masses, m1 and m2, connected by a cord. The pulley has a moment of inertia and is assumed to rotate about a frictionless axle. Participants are tasked with finding the acceleration of the masses and the tensions in the cord, while also considering the effects of the pulley’s inertia.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring various equations and relationships. Some guidance has been provided regarding the need to write separate equations for each mass and the pulley, but no consensus has been reached on the specific mathematical relationships or the values of the tensions.
Participants note the complexity of the problem due to the interdependence of the accelerations and tensions, and there is an acknowledgment of the need for multiple equations to solve for the unknowns. The original poster's numerical values and assumptions about the pulley’s inertia are also part of the discussion.
Nathanael said:But your first equation looks like:
m_1g-(m_1)(m_1g)[\frac{I}{R^2}+m_1+m_2]^{-1}
But I'm pretty sure that's not how you meant it to be.