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Textbook Solutions for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics

Chapter 7 Problem 57CP

Question

FIGURE CP7.57 shows three hanging masses connected by massless strings over two massless, frictionless pulleys.

a. Find the acceleration constraint for this system. It is a single equation relating \(a_{1 y}\), \(a_{2 y}\), and \(a_{3 y}\)

Hint: \(y_{\mathrm{A}}\) isn't constant.

b. Find an expression for the tension in string A.

Hint: You should be able to write four second-law equations. These, plus the acceleration constraint, are five equations in five unknowns.

c. Suppose: \(m_{1}=2.5 \mathrm{~kg}, m_{2}=1.5 \mathrm{~kg}\), and \(m_{3}=4.0 \mathrm{~kg}\). Find the acceleration of each.

d. The \(4.0 \mathrm{~kg}\) mass would appear to be in equilibrium. Explain why it accelerates.

Solution

Step 1 of 6

In this problem, we have to find the acceleration constraint, expression for the tension, the acceleration of each for given masses and explain why acceleration.

 

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics 3 
Author Randall D. Knight
ISBN 9780321740908

FIGURE shows three hanging masses connected by mass-less

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