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Homework Statement
A mass m_{1} is hanging from a light cord which is strung over a pulley of moment of inertia, I, and radius R_{0} and connected to a mass m_{2} which is sliding on a rough horizontal surface with coefficient of friction \mu_{k}.
a) What is the acceleration of the system?
b) What are the tensions in each part of the cord?
All help is appreciated! :)
Homework Equations
\SigmaF = ma
\Sigma\tau = mR^{2}\alpha
The Attempt at a Solution
I started by trying to sum up all the forces and torques but I don't know where to go from there.
\Sigma F_{x} = T - \mu m_{1}g = (\mu m_{1} + m_{2})g = ma
\Sigma F_{y} = T = m_{2}g
\Sigma \tau = rF_{x} + rF_{y}