ollowing correctly compares the tension in the portion of the rope connected to Mass 1 (T1) compared to the tension in the portion of the rope connected to Mass 2 (T2)? a) T1 = T2   b) T1 > T2

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A string attached to two objects passes over a pulley with negligible mass.   Object 2’s mass  is greater than object 1’s mass. 

Part 1) Which of the following correctly compares the tension in the portion of the rope connected to Mass 1 (T1) compared to the tension in the portion of the rope connected to Mass 2 (T2)?

a) T1 = T2  

b) T1 > T2  

c)  T1 < T2

 Justify your answer. 

 

Part 2) Repeat for the case of a pulley with non-negligible rotational inertia

m2
m1
Transcribed Image Text:m2 m1
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