Two Objects of Unequal Masses, M and M (M >

question 12

Multiple Choice

Two objects of unequal masses, M and m (M > m) , are connected by a very light cord passing over an ideal pulley of negligible mass. When released, the system accelerates, and friction is negligible. Which one of the following free-body diagrams most realistically represents the forces acting on the two objects in the moving system?

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Definitions:

Old Eyes

A colloquial term referring to age-related changes in vision, typically presbyopia or decreased visual acuity.

Myopia

A vision condition characterized by difficulty seeing distant objects clearly, commonly referred to as nearsightedness.

Presbyopia

A common age-related condition where the eye's lens loses the ability to focus clearly on close objects, typically starting in middle age.

Hyperopia

A vision condition also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen more clearly than near objects due to the light entering the eye focusing behind the retina.