Solving Atwood's Machine: Find Accel & Time for 60 cm

In summary, the question is asking for the acceleration of two masses and the time it takes for them to travel a distance of 60 cm on an Atwood's Machine. The first part of the question has been successfully solved, and for the second part, an equation can be used to find the distance covered in a given time if the acceleration is known and constant. The distance of 60 cm can be substituted into the equation to solve for the time.
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Homework Statement



An Atwood’s Machine has a solid cylindrical pulley with a mass of 80 g and a radius of 10 cm. A 1.1 kg mass is hung on one side and a 1.05 kg mass on the other side. Find the acceleration of the two masses, and the time for them to travel a distance of 60 cm.

2. The attempt at a solution

I was successful in finding the acceleration of the first part of the question now can someone help me pinpoint a equation to solve the 2nd part?
 
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If you know the acceleration of a body and if the acceleration is constant can you not find the distance covered in t seconds.If u can then put the value of the distance i.e 60 cm in the equation and solve for t.
 

FAQ: Solving Atwood's Machine: Find Accel & Time for 60 cm

What is Atwood's Machine?

Atwood's Machine is a simple mechanical device consisting of two masses connected by a string or cable over a pulley. It is used to study the motion and acceleration of objects under the influence of gravity.

What is the purpose of solving Atwood's Machine?

The purpose of solving Atwood's Machine is to determine the acceleration and time taken for a specific set-up, in order to understand the principles of Newton's laws of motion and gravitational forces.

How do you find the acceleration and time for a 60 cm Atwood's Machine?

To find the acceleration and time for a 60 cm Atwood's Machine, you will need to measure the masses of the two objects, the length of the string, and the distance the lighter object travels. Then, you can use the equation a = (m1-m2)g/(m1+m2) to calculate the acceleration, and the equation t = 2√(d/a) to calculate the time.

What is the unit of measurement for acceleration and time in Atwood's Machine?

The unit of measurement for acceleration in Atwood's Machine is meters per second squared (m/s^2), while the unit for time is seconds (s).

What are some potential sources of error when solving Atwood's Machine?

Some potential sources of error when solving Atwood's Machine include friction in the pulley or string, air resistance, and imprecise measurements of mass and length. It is important to minimize these sources of error in order to obtain accurate results.

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