Two masses of and are connected by a light string passing over a frictionless pulley

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Two masses of

4\,\text{kg}

and

6\,\text{kg}

are connected by a light string passing over a frictionless pulley. Calculate the magnitude of the system’s acceleration. (

g = 9.8\,\text{m/s}^2

) (a)

9.80\,\text{m/s}^2

(b)

0.98\,\text{m/s}^2

(c)

1.96\,\text{m/s}^2

(d)

4.90\,\text{m/s}^2