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Two blocks, with masses m and 3m , are attached to the ends of a string with negligible mass that passes over a pulley, as shown above. The pulley has negligible mass and friction and is attached to the ceiling by a bracket. The blocks are simultaneously released from rest.
(a) Derive an equation for the speed v of the block of mass 3m after it falls a distance d in terms of m , d , and physical constants, as appropriate.
(b) Determine the work done by the string on the two-block system as each block moves a distance d .
(c) The acceleration of the center of mass of the blocks-string-pulley system has magnitude aCOM. Briefly explain, in terms of any external forces acting on the system, why aCOM is less than g.
