What Factors Determine Acceleration and Net Force in a Hanging Mass System?

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The direction of acceleration in a hanging mass system is determined by the relative weights of the masses involved, with gravity being the primary force acting on them. To calculate the net force, one must consider the total mass and the acceleration due to gravity, using the equation fnet=ma. The heaviest mass influences the system's acceleration, but the configuration and connections of the masses also play a crucial role. Without friction, the net force is simply the difference in gravitational forces acting on the masses. Understanding the arrangement of the masses is essential for accurately determining the net force and direction of acceleration.
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what determines the direction of acceleration assuming no friction of a hanging mass that is attached to two other masses? how do we calculate the net force of the system? Do we use the heaviest mass?


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fnet=ma


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i don't know...
 
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The masses are attached HOW? what are their positions? Is acceleration caused by gravity or are there ohter forces? I really don't know what's going on here.
 

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