| Exam Board | CAIE |
| Module | M1 (Mechanics 1) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Session | November |
| Topic | Pulley systems |
1 Two particles, of masses 1.8 kg and 1.2 kg , are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a fixed smooth pulley. The particles hang vertically. The system is released from rest.
Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the particles and find the tension in the string.
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