Two masses are connected by a light string running over a light pulley of negligible friction. One mass(m1=3kg) is on a frictionless 20° inclined plane and the other (m2=1kg) is freely suspended. What is the acceleration of the masses?
1 Answer
Jul 11, 2015
I found an acceleration of
Explanation:
Have a look:
the minus sign tells me that the direction of the acceleration is opposite to my choice of
I also supposed the string inextensible and with no mass.