Question: A simple Atwood's machine uses two masses, m 1 and m 2 (Figure). Starting from rest, the speed of the two masses is 4.0 m/s

A simple Atwood's machine uses two masses, m1 and m2 (Figure). Starting from rest, the speed of the two masses is 4.0 m/s at the end of 3.0s. At that instant, the kinetic energy of the system is 80 J and each mass has moved a distance of 6.0 m. Determine the values of m1 and m2.

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