Part a consider another special case in which the inclined plane is vertical (θ=π/2). in this case, for what value of m1 would t

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Part a consider another special case in which the inclined plane is vertical (θ=π/2). in this case, for what value of m1 would t

he acceleration of the two blocks be equal to zero?

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serg [3.5K] · Answer 1 · 2026-02-26T10:05:14+03:00

The solution leads to the conclusion that m1 = m2

For mass m1, the force balance in the y direction equals zero:
0 = T - m1*g
Rearranging gives:
m1*g = T

For mass m2, the force balance in the y direction equals zero:
0 = T - m2*g
Rearranging provides:
m2*g = T

Setting these two equal allows us to solve for m1:
m1*g = m2*g

= m1 = m2

Explanation:

The force acting on each individual mass pulls down while the tension created by the other mass exerts an upward force due to the operation of the pulley system, resulting in balanced forces on both masses.