Physics

Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block on a horizontal table (

\mu_s = 0.50

\mu_k = 0.40

) is joined by a light string over a smooth pulley to a

3\,\text{kg}

hanging block. After the blocks are set into motion, the tension in the string is approximately a)

18\,\text{N}

24\,\text{N}

16\,\text{N}

12\,\text{N}