Question

4. When we let go of m,, the two masses (m, and m) will accelerate together from rest. Say at a certain time, m, has moved for a distance of Axr from its original place, as shown below. Apply Conservation of Energy to the system and find out the velocity of m.m2 combo in terms of Ax, g.m, and mz Notice that the horizontal distance m, travels equals to the vertical distance m2 descends (since the two are connected with a string). For convenience, let's set y 0 at the level of m ms track Ax E EF KE. PE, KEPE also Ax my Ask your instructor to check your answer before moving on. LO8-3

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