Atwood Machine Physics Calculator
Enter mass values to calculate tension and acceleration for your system.
System Visualization
Visualized motion based on relative mass difference.
Acceleration
0 m/s²
Tension
0 N
How it works (Physics Formulas)
The acceleration (a) of the masses is given by:
a = g * |m₁ - m₂| / (m₁ + m₂)
The tension (T) in the string is given by:
T = (2 * m₁ * m₂ * g) / (m₁ + m₂)
* Assuming an ideal, massless string and pulley with no friction.