1. The Atwood's Machine in Fig. 3.19 consists of two pulleys and three masses M, m1, and m2. Given that the strings and pulleys are massless, what should be: a. The tensions in the upper and lower string b. The value of M, in terms of m¡ and m2, so that M does not move?

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The Atwood’s Machine in Fig. 3.19 consists of two pulleys and three masses M, m1, and m2. Given that the strings and pulleys are massless, what should be:

a. The tensions in the upper and lower string

b. The value of M, in terms of m1 and m2, so that M does not move?

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1. The Atwood's Machine in Fig. 3.19 consists of two pulleys and three masses M,
m¡, and m2. Given that the strings and pulleys are massless, what should be:
a. The tensions in the upper and lower string
b. The value of M, in terms of m, and m2, so that M does not move?
Transcribed Image Text:1. The Atwood's Machine in Fig. 3.19 consists of two pulleys and three masses M, m¡, and m2. Given that the strings and pulleys are massless, what should be: a. The tensions in the upper and lower string b. The value of M, in terms of m, and m2, so that M does not move?
M
m1
m2
Fig. 3.19
Transcribed Image Text:M m1 m2 Fig. 3.19
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