Two Pulleys, Two Strings and Two Blocks

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Homework Statement
Block ##1## and block ##2##, with masses ##m_1## and ##m_2##, are connected by a system of massless, inextensible ropes and massless pulleys as shown above.
Solve for the acceleration of block ##2## in terms of ##m_1, m_2## and ##g##. Assume that ”down” is positive. Express your answer in terms of some or all of the following: ##g, m_1##, and ##m_2##.
Relevant Equations
##\overrightarrow{F}=m\overrightarrow{a}##
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Someone pls solve this. I've done it but I'm not sure if it's correct. Thanks!
 
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ThEmptyTree said:
I've done it but I'm not sure if it's correct.
Post your work and we'll let you know. :smile:
 
Doc Al said:
Post your work and we'll let you know. :smile:
Uff

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I confirm your answers for the accelerations.
 
haruspex said:
I confirm your answers for the accelerations.

Thanks again ӵ
 

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