Atwood Machine.  - A mass of 5 kg is suspended on 1 side of a pulley and 5.1 kg is loaded on the other.  State the acceleration of the masses.  How long will it take for the 5.1 kg mass to fall 1 m?  Assume the pulley is frictionless and has no mechanical advantage.

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Atwood Machine.  -

A mass of 5 kg is suspended on 1 side of a pulley and 5.1 kg is loaded on the other. 

State the acceleration of the masses. 

How long will it take for the 5.1 kg mass to fall 1 m? 

Assume the pulley is frictionless and has no mechanical advantage.

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