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Two Unequal Masses Hang from Either End of a Massless Δ\Delta

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Two unequal masses hang from either end of a massless cord that passes over a frictionless pulley.Which of the following is true about the gravitational potential energy (U) and the kinetic energy of the system (K) after the masses are released from rest?


A) Δ\Delta U < 0 and Δ\Delta K > 0
B) Δ\Delta U = 0 and Δ\Delta K > 0
C) Δ\Delta U < 0 and Δ\Delta K = 0
D) Δ\Delta U = 0 and Δ\Delta K = 0
E) Δ\Delta U > 0 and Δ\Delta K < 0

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