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Homework Statement
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Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
At equilibrium conditions, the forces acting on ##m_2## are the tension due to the strings and its weight. ##T=m_2g+T'## where T is the tension in the string above ##m_2## and T' is the tension in the string below it. Equating forces for ##m_1##, ##T/2=m_1g \Rightarrow T=2m_1g##. I am not sure what to do next? How would I go about finding the initial acceleration of B?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!