The system shown in figure is released from rest. String is massless and pulley is smooth. Find –
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Work done by gravity: 
Since gravity acts in the same direction as the displacement,
and
:

Substitute the values:


First, find the tension T from the equation for the 1 kg block:



Work done by the string:
Since the tension acts in the same direction as the displacement,
and
:

Substitute the values:


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