Physics

Problem

In an ideal Atwood machine, one side carries a

3\,\text{kg}

mass and the other side carries a

5\,\text{kg}

mass. Neglecting friction and taking

g = 9.8\,\text{m s}^{-2}

, find the magnitude of the acceleration of the system. a)

9.80\,\text{m s}^{-2}

1.23\,\text{m s}^{-2}

2.45\,\text{m s}^{-2}

4.90\,\text{m s}^{-2}