An Atwood machine consists of two masses, mA = 64 kg and mB = 73 kg , connected by a massless inelastic cord that passes over a pulley free to rotate (Figure 1). The pulley is a solid cylinder of radius R = 0.45 m and mass 5.0 kg . [Hint: The tensions FTA and FTB are not equal.] Part A Determine the acceleration of each mass. Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. part b: What % error would be made if the moment of inertia of the pulley is ignored? Express your answer using two significant figures.
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