In an ideal Atwood machine with masses

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

In an ideal Atwood machine with masses m2>m1m_2>m_1, how does the tension TT in the string compare with the weights of the two masses? (a) T=m2gT = m_2 g (b) T=(m2−m1)gT = (m_2 - m_1) g (c) m1g<T<m2gm_1 g < T < m_2 g (d) T>m2gT > m_2 g

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