Two Masses M₁ and M₂ (With M₂ > M₁) Are $\times$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Two masses m₁ and m₂ (with m₂ > m₁) are connected by a massless rope hung over a frictionless light pulley. If the masses are released then the acceleration of m₂ in the downward direction is given by

• A) (m₂ - m₁) \(\times\) g/(m₁ - m₂)
• B) (m₂ - m₁) \(\times\) g/(m₁ + m₂)
• C) (m₁ + m₂) \(\times\) g/(m₂ - m₁)
• D) m₂ \(\times\) g/(m₁ + m₂)
• E) g

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