This lecture covers the dynamics of a pulley system with two blocks of different masses connected by a string. It explains how to find the acceleration of each block and the external torque needed to keep a cylinder rolling in a V-groove.
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Students will learn the principles of mechanics to enable a better understanding of physical phenomena, such as the kinematics and dyamics of point masses and solid bodies. Students will acquire the c