Answer:
a) v= (g*d)^(1/2)
b) W=(3/2)mgd
c) a=g/2
Explanation:
(a) you first use the second Newton law to determine the dynamic equation for each block (you assume that the acceleration is the same for both blocks):
[tex]T_1-W_1=m_1 a=ma\\\\T_2-W_2=-m_2a=-(3m)a[/tex]
You can assume T1=T2=T because the pulley has a negligible friction and mass. Then from the last two equation you can obtain a:
[tex]T-mg=ma\\\\T-3mg=-3ma[/tex]
you take the difference between the last two equations:
[tex]-mg+3mg=ma+3ma\\\\2mg=4ma\\\\a=\frac{g}{2}[/tex]
for the equation of the velocity of the second block you use:
[tex]v^2=v_0^2+2ad\\\\v_o=0m/s\\\\v=\sqrt{2ad}=\sqrt{gd}[/tex]
b) The work done is given by the following expression:
[tex]W_n=-Td+(3m)gd\\\\T=ma+mg=m(\frac{g}{2}+g)=\frac{3}{2}mg\\\\W_n=-\frac{3}{2}mgd+3mgd=\frac{3}{2}mgd[/tex]
c) a=g/2