Two masses and are connected by a light

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Laws of Motion · Laws of Motion

Problem

Two masses

m_1

and

m_2

are connected by a light, inextensible string passing over a smooth, fixed pulley. Assume

m_1 > m_2

. (i) Derive an expression for the magnitude of the acceleration of the system in terms of

m_1

m_2

and

g

. (ii) Hence obtain an expression for the tension in the string.