Question

Find the acceleration of each block in the figure shown below; in terms of their masses $m_1$, $m_2$ and $g$. Neglect any friction.

Answer 1

$F_{net}=M_{system}$

$F_{net}=m_{2}g$

$M^{}=m_1+m_2$

$a=\frac{F_{net}}{M_{sys}}$

$\Rightarrow a=\frac{m_{2}g}{m_1+m_2}$