(a)
The acceleration of center of mass of two block cylinder string system.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of cylinder is
Formula used:
Write expression for total force on the system.
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Calculation:
Draw free body diagram of blocks of Atwood’s machine.
Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Rearrange above expression for
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Conclusion:
Thus, the acceleration of COM is
(b)
The force exerted by the support.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mass of cylinder is
Formula used:
Write expression for total force on the system.
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Write expression for force exerted by the support.
Calculation:
Draw free body diagram of blocks of Atwood’s machine.
Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Rearrange above expression for
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Conclusion:
Thus, force exerted by the support is
(c)
Tension
(c)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Write expression for total force on the system.
Substitute
Substitute
Write expression for force exerted by the support.
Draw free body diagram of blocks of Atwood’s machine.
Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Write expression for net force in block of mass
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Rearrange above expression for
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Calculation:
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Conclusion:
Thus, the tension in the string is
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