Question: The two masses shown in Fig. 4-52 are each initially 1.80m above the ground, and the mass less frictionless pulley is 4.8 above the ground.

The two masses shown in Fig. 4-52 are each initially 1.80m above the ground, and the mass less frictionless pulley is 4.8 above the ground. What maximum height does the lighter object reach after the system is released?


4.8 m 2.2 kg 3.2 kg 1.80 m

4.8 m 2.2 kg 3.2 kg 1.80 m

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