Speed Ratio of Displaced Mass M: v/V = 2

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so if M is displaced downward through a distance of D, is the ratio of v/V=2 (v is the speed of m and V is the speed of M)
 
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wolovemm said:
so if M is displaced downward through a distance of D, is the ratio of v/V=2 (v is the speed of m and V is the speed of M)
Yes, m moves twice as far as M with twice the speed and twice the magnitude of acceleration.