Atwood machine acceleration · PhysicsBowl 2019 #22

Physics · mechanics

Problem

[Figure: Atwood machine diagram showing two masses connected by a rope over a pulley] An Atwood machine is shown in the diagram at the right with m₁ = 0.60 kg and m₂ = 0.40 kg. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of m₂? Ignore friction and the mass of the pulley. (A) 4.2 m/s² (B) 3.3 m/s² (C) 2.0 m/s² (D) 5.0 m/s² (E) 1.0 m/s²

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