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The Fundamental Equation of Dynamics

Problem 1.73

In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1.16 the bodies have masses m0,m1,m2,m_{0}, m_{1}, m_{2}, the friction is absent, the masses of the pulleys and the threads are negligible. Find the acceleration of the body m1m_{1}. Look into possible cases.

Reveal Answer
w1=4m1m2+m0(m1m2)4m1m2+m0(m1+m2)g\mathbf{w}_{1}=\frac{4 m_{1} m_{2}+m_{0}\left(m_{1}-m_{2}\right)}{4 m_{1} m_{2}+m_{0}\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right)} \mathbf{g}