Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy
 

Gravitational Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy problem 13


Two bodies with masses and are attached to the ends of an unstretchable cord, which is passed over a light pulley. When the heavier body is lifted through a height , the lighter body is right on the ground. The friction of the pulley is negligibly small. If the heavier body is dropped from height ;


  • at what speed does it fall to the ground?

  • to what maximum height does the lighter body rise?


 

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