An object of mass
m1 = 4.40 kg
is connected by a light cord to an object of mass
m2 = 3.00 kg
on a frictionless surface (see figure). The pulley rotates about a frictionless axle and has a moment of inertia of
0.440 kg · m2
and a radius of 0.280 m. Assume that the cord does not slip on the pulley.
(a) Find the acceleration of the two masses.
(b) Find the tensions
T1
and
T2.