Two masses, m₁ and m2, connected by a string, are placed upon a fixed frictionless pulley as shown in the diagram. Match the situation on the left with the effect on the right. m₁ m1 m2 m2 A. m2 will accelerate downwards B. m1 will accelerate downwards C. the system will not accelerate

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Two masses, m₁ and m2, connected by a string, are placed upon a fixed frictionless pulley as shown in
the diagram. Match the situation on the left with the effect on the right.
m₁
m1 <m2
m1=2
m1> m2
m2
A. m2 will accelerate downwards
B. m1 will accelerate downwards
C. the system will not accelerate
Transcribed Image Text:Two masses, m₁ and m2, connected by a string, are placed upon a fixed frictionless pulley as shown in the diagram. Match the situation on the left with the effect on the right. m₁ m1 <m2 m1=2 m1> m2 m2 A. m2 will accelerate downwards B. m1 will accelerate downwards C. the system will not accelerate
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