How Does Total Mass Affect Acceleration in an Atwood's Machine?

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The Attempt at a Solution discusses a graph from a lab, but there is not enough data or context to make a clear explanation.In summary, the conversation is discussing the relationship between total mass and acceleration of an Atwood's machine. The Attempt at a Solution mentions a graph from a lab, but due to a poor regression value and lack of information, it is difficult to determine the exact relationship. The speaker is seeking assistance in understanding the graph and the potential shape of the best-fit line.
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What is the relationship between the total mass and the acceleration of an Atwood’s machine?

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I have a graph from the lab, but the regression value for the best fit line is very poor, so it is difficult to tell much from the values. I can see that as the total mass increases the acceleration goes down, but I don't know how to explain this. I don't even know what sort of graph the best-fit line would have (straight or parabola). I would appreciate any help.
 
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FAQ: How Does Total Mass Affect Acceleration in an Atwood's Machine?

What is Atwood's Machine Question?

Atwood's Machine Question is a physics problem that involves a pulley system with two masses connected by a string. The question typically asks about the acceleration of the masses and the tension in the string.

How is Atwood's Machine Question solved?

Atwood's Machine Question is solved using Newton's second law of motion, which states that the net force on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. In this case, the two masses and the tension in the string are the forces involved.

What are the assumptions made when solving Atwood's Machine Question?

The main assumptions made when solving Atwood's Machine Question are that the pulley and string are massless, there is no friction, and the string is inextensible (it does not stretch).

How does the arrangement of the masses affect the acceleration in Atwood's Machine Question?

The arrangement of the masses affects the acceleration in Atwood's Machine Question because the direction of the net force on each mass depends on its weight and the direction of the tension in the string. If the masses are equal, the acceleration will be zero. If one mass is heavier than the other, the heavier mass will accelerate downwards and the lighter mass will accelerate upwards.

What real-life applications does Atwood's Machine Question have?

Atwood's Machine Question has real-life applications in engineering and mechanics, such as in elevator systems and cranes. It is also used in physics demonstrations and experiments to demonstrate concepts like Newton's laws of motion and the properties of pulleys and strings.

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