Two masses, m1 = 5 kg and m2 = 4 kg, are situated on a frictionless horizontal surface and connected by a rope. A force, F = 18 N, on the mass to the right. Determine the magnitude of the acceleration, a, of the two masses moving on the horizontal surface. Determine the tension T in the rope.

Two masses, m1 = 5 kg and m2 = 4 kg, are situated on a frictionless horizontal surface and connected by a rope. A force, F = 18 N, on the mass to the right. Determine the magnitude of the acceleration, a, of the two masses moving on the horizontal surface. Determine the tension T in the rope.

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