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Problem
In an ideal Atwood setup, masses
2
kg
2\,\text{kg}
2
kg
and
3
kg
3\,\text{kg}
3
kg
are attached to the two ends of a light string over a frictionless pulley. What is the tension in the string? (
g
=
9.8
m/s
2
g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2
g
=
9.8
m/s
2
) a)
24.5
N
24.5\,\text{N}
24.5
N
b)
39.2
N
39.2\,\text{N}
39.2
N
c)
23.5
N
23.5\,\text{N}
23.5
N
d)
19.6
N
19.6\,\text{N}
19.6
N
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