What materials do we need to measure acceleration due to gravity?

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To measure acceleration due to gravity using the specified materials, a setup involving a pulley, string, two masses, and a steel frame is utilized. The experiment involves suspending two weights on opposite sides of the pulley and measuring the distance and speed of the heavier mass as it falls. The initial formula used by the group yielded incorrect results, prompting a request for clarification on the equations and variables. Ultimately, the student was able to deduce the correct answer independently. This highlights the importance of clear communication and understanding of physics formulas in experimental setups.
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Hello, I am a student in AP Physics and we have hit a wall for one of our labs. My group has been tasked with finding "little g" otherwise known as acceleration due to gravity. We HAVE to use the following materials in our experiment.

-a pulley
-string
-2 masses (kg weights)
-a steel frame
-measurement and recording devices

We suspended the two weights on opposite sides of the pulley and we are measuring how far and fast the heavier mass falls. We thought we had the correct possible formula but it have us a wrong answer. We have to assume that we don't know g before hand. Here is a picture of our formula.

Please help me out.
 

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Your picture is unreadable. Please type out the equations, and define your variables.
 
Never mind. I deduced the answer. Thank you for your response though.
 

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