Solving Atwood's Machine: Find Accel & Time for 60 cm

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The discussion focuses on solving an Atwood's Machine problem involving a pulley with specific mass and radius, and two hanging weights of 1.1 kg and 1.05 kg. The user successfully calculated the acceleration but seeks assistance with determining the time it takes for the masses to travel 60 cm. They highlight that with constant acceleration, the distance covered can be calculated using the appropriate kinematic equation. The conversation emphasizes the relationship between acceleration, distance, and time in this context. The user is looking for the correct formula to proceed with their calculations.
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An Atwood’s Machine has a solid cylindrical pulley with a mass of 80 g and a radius of 10 cm. A 1.1 kg mass is hung on one side and a 1.05 kg mass on the other side. Find the acceleration of the two masses, and the time for them to travel a distance of 60 cm.

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I was successful in finding the acceleration of the first part of the question now can someone help me pinpoint a equation to solve the 2nd part?
 
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If you know the acceleration of a body and if the acceleration is constant can you not find the distance covered in t seconds.If u can then put the value of the distance i.e 60 cm in the equation and solve for t.
 

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