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doug1
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Homework Statement
Two masses, measuring 800g and 400g respectively, are attached to spring scales and an Atwood Machine. What will the reading of each scale be?
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Homework Equations
Fg = mg
The Attempt at a Solution
I think that the reading on each spring scale will equal the force of gravity acting on each attached mass.
For Scale 1:
Reading = Fg = mg
= (0.8kg)(9.8N/kg) = 7.84 N
For Scale 2:
Reading = Fg = mg
= (0.4kg)(9.8N/kg) = 3.92 N
Is this correct?