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

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When mass M is displaced downward through a distance D, the speed ratio of the displaced mass m to the mass M is v/V = 2. This indicates that mass m moves twice as far as mass M. Additionally, mass m achieves twice the speed and experiences twice the magnitude of acceleration compared to mass M. The relationship highlights the dynamics of displacement and acceleration in this context. Understanding this ratio is crucial for analyzing motion in physics.

Nov 8, 2006

wolovemm

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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Nov 8, 2006

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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.

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