Question

A table with smooth horizontal surface is placed in a cabin which moves in a circle of a large radius R. A smooth pulley of small radius is fastened to the table. Two masses of m and 2m are placed on the table connected through a string going over the pulley. Initially the masses were at rest. Find the magnitude of the initial acceleration of the masses as seen from the cabin and the tension in the string.

Answer 1

FBD of \(\text m_1\);

Answer 2

Correct answer is \(\frac{\omega^2 R}{3}, \frac{4}{3} m \omega^2 R\)