Chapter 7: Q.54 (page 180)
In , find an expression for the acceleration of m1. The pulleys are massless and frictionless.
Hint: Think carefully about the acceleration constraint.
Short Answer
The acceleration of blockis given by
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Chapter 7: Q.54 (page 180)
In , find an expression for the acceleration of m1. The pulleys are massless and frictionless.
Hint: Think carefully about the acceleration constraint.
The acceleration of blockis given by
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