I replaced them. Are these better?phinds said:
The first one is now readable. The 2nd one still not. I'm an old guy. Maybe some of our younger members will be able to. Also, you REALLY shouldn't post chicken-scratch handwritten solutions. Typed-in work is the order of the day here.jk494 said:
My problem is not the readability but the lack of explanation.jk494 said:
An Atwood machine is a simple device used to demonstrate the principles of classical mechanics. It consists of two masses connected by a string or rope that passes over a pulley. The difference in the masses creates a net force, causing the system to accelerate.
The equation for the acceleration of an Atwood machine is a = (m1 - m2)g / (m1 + m2), where m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
If the masses are equal, the acceleration of the Atwood machine will be zero because there is no difference in the masses to create a net force.
If one of the masses is increased, the acceleration of the Atwood machine will also increase, as there is a greater difference in mass to create a larger net force.
The angle of the string does not affect the acceleration of an Atwood machine, as long as the string remains taut and does not slip off the pulley. The acceleration is solely determined by the difference in masses and the force of gravity.
