A block A of mass m is attached to a spring and a block B of mass 2m through a pulley as shown. In one experiment A is held then released while B is in equilibrium; in another B is held then released while A is in equilibrium. If the initial acceleration magnitudes are a and b respectively, a/b is:
Physics · Newtons law of motion and Friction · spring related problem
A block A of mass m is attached to a spring and a block B of mass 2m through a pulley as shown. In one experiment A is held then released while B is in equilibrium; in another B is held then released while A is in equilibrium. If the initial acceleration magnitudes are a and b respectively, a/b is:
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