Question: 1. Consider an Atwood machine with two masses, m = 5kg and m = 3kg, connected by a string that passes over a pulley

1. Consider an Atwood machine with two masses, m = 5kg and 

1. Consider an Atwood machine with two masses, m = 5kg and m = 3kg, connected by a string that passes over a pulley of negligible mass and friction. The system is released from rest. a. Determine the acceleration of the system. b. Calculate the tension in the string on either side of the pulley.

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