Physics

Physics

Problem

A mass m1=3.0 kgm_1 = 3.0 \text{ kg} rests on a horizontal, frictionless table. A light string connects it to a second mass m2=2.0 kgm_2 = 2.0 \text{ kg} that hangs vertically over the edge of the table via a frictionless, massless pulley. Use g=9.8 m/s2g = 9.8 \text{ m/s}^2. Calculate: a. The acceleration of the hanging mass. b. The tension in the string.

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