A block of mass m=7 kg on a rough plane is attached by a cord passes over a smooth pulley to m=5 kg. The kinetic force of friction = 2N and the system is released from rest. Find the acceleration of the system (in m/s?). (Use: g=10 m/s)

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A block of mass m=7 kg on a rough plane is attached by a cord passes over a smooth pulley to m=5 kg. The kinetic force of friction = 2N and the system is released from rest. Find the acceleration of the system (in m/s?). (Use: g=10 m/s)

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