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A force of 9.4 N pulls horizontally on a 1.4-kg block that slides on a rough, horizontal surface. This block is connected by a horizontal string to a second block of mass \(m_2 = 2.10 \text{ kg}\) on the same surface. The coefficient of kinetic friction is \(\mu_k = 0.24\) for both blocks.
**Part A:**
**Question:**
What is the acceleration of the blocks?
**Instructions:**
Express your answer using two significant figures.
**Answer Box:**
\(a = \) _______ m/s²
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**Part B:**
**Question:**
What is the tension in the string?
**Instructions:**
Express your answer using two significant figures.
**Answer Box:**
\(T = \) _______ N
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