Connected Masses

The force F is the only net force acting on the system of three masses, which are constrained to accelerate together. Therefore Newton's 2nd law gives the acceleration:

Once the acceleration is determined, the masses may be isolated one by one to determine the tensions T1 and T2.

Calculation

Index

Newton's laws

Standard mechanics problems
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Connected Masses

Application of Newton's second law to connected masses. Applied force acts on masses m1 = kg, m2 =kg, m3 =kg.


N

m/s²

N

N

Expressions

Index

Newton's laws

Standard mechanics problems
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