Why won't my equation work for this pully system?

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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem involving two connected masses and a pulley system. The user is attempting to find the accelerations of the masses and the tensions in the string but is encountering incorrect results. They are using the equation T2R - T1R = I x (angular acceleration) and believe that knowing the inertia will help them find the angular acceleration. However, they are advised to provide more detailed information about their solution method to receive better assistance. Clarifying their approach is essential for troubleshooting the errors in their calculations.
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Homework Statement


Two objects, of masses m1 = 485.0 g and m2 = 494.7 g, are connected by a string of negligible mass that passes over a pulley with frictionless bearings. The pulley is a uniform 53.0-g disk with a radius of 4.08 cm. The string does not slip on the pulley.
Find the accelerations of the objects.
Find the tensions of each area of the string between the masses and the pully.

Homework Equations


T2R-T1R = I x (angular acceleration)
Tension is found by mass x gravity

The Attempt at a Solution


If I can solve for the angular acceleration by knowing the inertia, then I should be able to find the acceleration of the masses by multiplying the angular acceleration by the radius. But I keep getting the wrong answer. What am I doing wrong?
 
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LarryJ said:

Homework Statement


Two objects, of masses m1 = 485.0 g and m2 = 494.7 g, are connected by a string of negligible mass that passes over a pulley with frictionless bearings. The pulley is a uniform 53.0-g disk with a radius of 4.08 cm. The string does not slip on the pulley.
Find the accelerations of the objects.
Find the tensions of each area of the string between the masses and the pully.

Homework Equations


T2R-T1R = I x (angular acceleration)
Tension is found by mass x gravity

The Attempt at a Solution


If I can solve for the angular acceleration by knowing the inertia, then I should be able to find the acceleration of the masses by multiplying the angular acceleration by the radius. But I keep getting the wrong answer. What am I doing wrong?
Hello LarryJ. Welcome to PF !

It will be much easy to help you, if you show considerably more detail regarding your method of solution.
 
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