What's a "massless" pulley? --
A pulley which is so light that its mass has negligible effect on the motion.
In answering questions, assume the pulley mass = 0.

What's a "frictionless" pulley? --
There is so little friction that it is negligible relative to other forces.
In answering questions, assume there is no friction force at the pulley axle.

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