According to the description given in the photo, the attached figure represents the problem graphically for the Atwood machine.
To solve this problem we must apply the concept related to the conservation of energy theorem.
PART A ) For energy conservation the initial kinetic and potential energy will be the same as the final kinetic and potential energy, so



PART B) Replacing the values given as,




Therefore the speed of the masses would be 1.8486m/s
Thermal energy from the coffee is transferred to the mug.
Answer:
option (E) 1,000,000 J
Explanation:
Given:
Mass of the suspension cable, m = 1,000 kg
Distance, h = 100 m
Now,
from the work energy theorem
Work done by the gravity = Work done by brake
or
mgh = Work done by brake
where, g is the acceleration due to the gravity = 10 m/s²
or
Work done by brake = 1000 × 10 × 100
or
Work done by brake = 1,000,000 J
this work done is the release of heat in the brakes
Hence, the correct answer is option (E) 1,000,000 J