In an ideal Atwood setup

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Problem

In an ideal Atwood setup, masses

2\,\text{kg}

and

3\,\text{kg}

are attached to the two ends of a light string over a frictionless pulley. What is the tension in the string? (

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

) (a)

24.5\,\text{N}

(b)

39.2\,\text{N}

(c)

23.5\,\text{N}

(d)

19.6\,\text{N}