Here is an  interesting lab experiment dealing with frictionless acceleration.  After you conduct your experiment, include the answers to the following theoretical analysis of this experiment in your lab report.

1.  Will the acceleration of the system increase, decrease, or remain the same, if the mass of m₁ and/or m₂ becomes larger.
Why?  Support your predictions with data.

2.  Describe completely two factors which affect the acceleration of  the system.

3.  What else can be done to decrease the friction of the system?  Be thorough in your answer.
 
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