The dynamic equation for mass m1 is, T−m1g=m1a ......(I) The dynamic equation for mass m2 is, m2g−T=m2a .....(II) From equation (I) and (II), we get T−m1g+m2g−T=m1a+m2a a=
(m2−m1)g
t(m1+m2)
a=
(0.72−0.36)(10)
(0.72+0.36)
a=
3.6
1.08
m∕s2 Substitute values in equation (I), T−(0.36)(10)=(0.36)(
3.6
1.08
) T=4.8N The distance travelled by mass m1 is, s=ut+