Problem 5-62 F, accel., and tension - C

Two blocks are connected by a string passing over a pulley. Neglect friction and the rotation of the pulley. If the masses are $m_1 = 3.7\;kg$ and $m_2 = 2.7\; kg,$ determine the magnitudes of:

(a) the acceleration of the blocks

(b) the tension in the string.

[Ans. (a) $5.7\; m/s^2$   (b) $15\; N$]

No. So long as the string is taut the accelerations are equal. $a_1 = a_2 = a$
 
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