Question

2. If the system mass is 600 grams and the mass of the disks hanging on the string is 100 grams, predict the acceleration.

m/s/s

I need help as fast as possible PLEASE!!

Answer 1

The acceleration of the hanging disk is 49 m/s².

Acceleration of the masses

The acceleration of the masses will occur in the direction of the greater weight.

Net weight of the objects

The net downward weight of the objects is calculated as follows;

$F_{net} = W_2 - W_1\\\\F_{net} = g (m_2 - m_1)$

where;

• g is acceleration due to gravity
• m₁ is the mass of the smaller object = 100 grams
• m₂ is the mass of the bigger object = 600 grams

The acceleration of the smaller mass

The acceleration of the smaller object is calculated by applying Newton's second law of motion as follows;

$m_1 a= g(m_2 - m_1)\\\\a = \frac{g(m_2 - m_1)}{m_1} \\\\a = \frac{9.8(600-100)}{100} \\\\a = 49 \ m/s^2$

Thus, the acceleration of the hanging disk is 49 m/s².

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