Two masses M1= 5 KG and M2= 10 kg are connected at the ends of an inextensible string passing over a frictionless pulley as shown . When the masses are released ,then the acceleration of the masses will be : (Where 'g' is acceleration due to gravity) ?
1 Answer
Dec 24, 2017
The acceleration is
Explanation:
Let the tension in the string be
Let the acceleration of the masses be
The acceleration will be the same for both masses
Applying Newton's Second Law
For the mass of
For the mass of
Solving for
Let the acceleration due to gravity de
Therefore,