Pulley Acceleration Calculator

Pulley Acceleration Calculator calculator can be used to calculate the acceleration of a pulley system based on the forces applied and the masses involved.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

a = (m1 - m2 * μ) * g / (m1 + m2)

Where:
a = acceleration (m/s²)
m1 = mass 1 (kg)
m2 = mass 2 (kg)
μ = friction coefficient
g = acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²)

Result

Acceleration: 0 m/s²

Pulley Acceleration Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Pulley Acceleration Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Pulley Acceleration Calculator

  1. Enter the mass of the first object (m1) in kilograms.
  2. Enter the mass of the second object (m2) in kilograms.
  3. Enter the friction coefficient (μ).
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the acceleration of the pulley system.
  5. The result will be displayed in meters per second squared (m/s²).

Working Principle

The acceleration of a pulley system is determined by the difference in mass between the two objects and the friction coefficient. The formula used is derived from Newton's second law of motion, which states that the net force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration.