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Pulleys – Connected particles in motion

In this activity, two objects are connected via a string that passes over a pulley, then released from rest. The aims are to predict the time taken for the heavier mass to fall to the ground, and to predict the greatest height reached by the lighter mass. 

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    Pulleys - Connected particles in motion (notes for teachers)

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    Pulleys - Connected particles in motion (video)

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