Atwood's machine consists of a frictionless pulley and two masses connected by a cable over the pulley. What is the magnitude of the tension (T)? See figure below. a. 670N b. 451 N c. 834 N d. 392 N

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Atwood's machine consists of a frictionless pulley and two masses connected by a cable over the pulley. What is the magnitude of the tension (T)? See figure below.

 

a. 670N

b. 451 N

c. 834 N 

d. 392 N

30 kg
60 kg
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