Two masses are connected by a light string running over a light pulley of negligible friction, as illustrated in fig below. One mass m₁=5.0 Kg is on a frictionless 20° inclined plane, and the other m2=1.5 Kg is freely suspended. What is the acceleration of the masses? 0 N m₁8 Space diagram m₂ m28

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Two masses are connected by a light string running over a light pulley of negligible friction, as
illustrated in fig below. One mass m₁=5.0 Kg is on a frictionless 20° inclined
plane, and the other m2=1.5 Kg is freely suspended. What is the acceleration
of the masses?
1
@
m.8
Space diagram
m₂
m28
Transcribed Image Text:Two masses are connected by a light string running over a light pulley of negligible friction, as illustrated in fig below. One mass m₁=5.0 Kg is on a frictionless 20° inclined plane, and the other m2=1.5 Kg is freely suspended. What is the acceleration of the masses? 1 @ m.8 Space diagram m₂ m28
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