Two blocks with masses m1 and m2 are connected as shown in the figure with a cord, which can be considered massless (its mass is much smaller than the masses of the blocks). (a) Draw a free body diagram for each block. (b) Find the acceleration of the system in terms of m1, m2, 0, and g. (c) What is the relationship between ml and m2 for the acceleration to be in one direction or the other? Assume incline is frictionless. mi m2

Two blocks with masses m1 and m2 are connected as shown in the figure with a cord, which can be considered massless (its mass is much smaller than the masses of the blocks). (a) Draw a free body diagram for each block. (b) Find the acceleration of the system in terms of m1, m2, 0, and g. (c) What is the relationship between ml and m2 for the acceleration to be in one direction or the other? Assume incline is frictionless. mi m2

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