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In this question use \(\boldsymbol { g } = \mathbf { 9 . 8 1 } \mathbf { m ~ s } ^ { \mathbf { - 2 } }\)
Two particles, of mass 1.8 kg and 1.2 kg , are connected by a light, inextensible string over a smooth peg.
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- Initially the particles are held at rest 1.5 m above horizontal ground and the string between them is taut.
The particles are released from rest.
Find the time taken for the 1.8 kg particle to reach the ground. - State one assumption you have made in answering part (a).