5 Two particles, \(P\) and \(Q\), are connected by a string that passes over a fixed smooth peg, as shown in the diagram. The mass of \(P\) is 5 kg and the mass of \(Q\) is 3 kg .
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The particles are released from rest in the position shown.
- By forming an equation of motion for each particle, show that the magnitude of the acceleration of each particle is \(2.45 \mathrm {~m} \mathrm {~s} ^ { - 2 }\).
- Find the tension in the string.
- State two modelling assumptions that you have made about the string.
- Particle \(P\) hits the floor when it has moved 0.196 metres and \(Q\) has not reached the peg.
- Find the time that it takes \(P\) to reach the floor.
- Find the speed of \(P\) when it hits the floor.