Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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A 6kg mass rests on a frictionless table. A string from this mass goes across a pulley and is attached to a 10kg mass hanging over the side of the table. Find the tension in the string and the acceleration of each mass.
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