(i) A particle P, of mass 2m, lies on a rough horizontal table. P is connected by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley fixed at the edge of the table to another particle Q, of mass 5m, hanging freely. The system is released from rest with the string taut and the hanging part vertical. If the acceleration of the system is of magnitude , find

(i) A particle P, of mass 2m, lies on a rough horizontal table. P is connected by a light inextensible string passing over a smooth pulley fixed at the edge of the table to another particle Q, of mass 5m, hanging freely. The system is released from rest with the string taut and the hanging part vertical. If the acceleration of the system is of magnitude , find

Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems

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Author:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Publisher:Stephen T. Thornton, Jerry B. Marion

Chapter9: Dynamics Of A System Of Particles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.44P

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