Atwood Machine Difference

Atwood Machine Difference#

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Examine the scenario in the above image of an Atwood Machine. In the second image, the box has been replaced by a force such that the tension in the rope is equal to the weight of box B. Calculate the acceleration of the box A in both scenarios. Take \(W_A = {{ params.Wa }} \ \rm{lb}\), and \(W_B = {{ params.Wb }} \ \rm{lb}\) Take upward motion to be positive.

Part 1#

What is the acceleration in Scenario A?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{ft/s^2}\).

Part 2#

What is the acceleration in Scenario B?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{ft/s^2}\).

Attribution#

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