The cable of the crane is attached a crate (m1). Another crate (m2) is connected by another cable to the bottom of crate 1. The two crates are being lowered vertically to the dock; they are slowing down as they being lowered. (a) Draw the force diagram for m1. Label all forces clearly (b) Draw the force diagram for m2. Label all forces clearly (c) Write out Newton’s 2nd law equations for m1 and m2.  (d) Write the equation for T1 in terms

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. A crane is being used to unload crates from a train. The cable of the crane is attached a crate (m1). Another crate (m2) is connected by another cable to the bottom of crate 1. The two crates are being lowered vertically to the dock; they are slowing down as they being lowered.

(a) Draw the force diagram for m1. Label all forces clearly

(b) Draw the force diagram for m2. Label all forces clearly

(c) Write out Newton’s 2nd law equations for m1 and m2. 
(d) Write the equation for T1 in terms of the masses, acceleration a, and g. 

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