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Homework Statement
A simple Atwood's machine uses two masses, m1 and m2. Starting from rest, the speed of the two masses is 3.0 m/s at the end of 3.0 s. At that instant, the kinetic energy of the system is 60 J and each mass has moved a distance of 4.5 m. Determine the values of m1 and m2.
Homework Equations
The equation I know that must be used is K=.5mv^2 where K is kinetic energy, m is mass, and v is velocity.
But I'm having a hard time finding another equation to solve for the masses.
The Attempt at a Solution
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