Question $1$:

Two masses are connected by a light string passing over a light frictionless pulley. The $5\mathrm{.}00$ kg mass is released from rest at a height of $h=4\mathrm{.}00m$ above the horizontal floor below.

$($a$)$ Using the law of conservation of energy, determine the speed of the $3\mathrm{.}00$ kg mass just as the $5\mathrm{.}00$ kg mass hits the ground.

$($b$)$ Use one of the following sensemaking techniques to analyze your solution to part $($a$).$ Whichever technique you choose, you will probably want to include a prediction, explanation, and comparison.

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$($c$)$ Find the maximum height to which the $3\mathrm{.}00$ kg mass rises after the $5\mathrm{.}00$ kg mass hits the ground. The image is not drawn to scale, assume that the $3\mathrm{.}00$ kg box does not hit the ceiling.

$($d$)$ Use one of the following sensemaking techniques to analyze your solution to part $($a$).$ Choose a different technique than you chose for part $($b$).$ Whichever technique you choose, you will probably want to include a prediction, explanation, and comparison.

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Proportionality $($also known as covariation$)$