A 200.0-gram mass (m1) and 50.0-gram mass (m2) are connected by a string. The string is stretched over a pulley. Determine the acceleration of the masses and the tension in the string.

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anonymous · Answer

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@experimentX

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anonymous · Answer

is tension always equal to its weight?

experimentx · Answer

when you pull string on one side with 1N and on other side with 2 N what is the tension?

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experimentx · Answer

same is the case here, from one side, 200 gm mass is pulling ... from other side, 20 gm is pulling.
Think this case as you have a rope, and from one side, you are pulling with 0.2*9.8 N force  while your little brother is on other side, pulling with 0.02*9.8 N force.

Hint:
when you pull a string from that is attached to wall with 10N force, then tension is 10N