A block slides without friction on a horizontal surface and is connected by an ideal…

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Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block slides without friction on a horizontal surface and is connected by an ideal string over an ideal pulley to a

1\,\text{kg}

block that hangs vertically. What is the tension in the string while the blocks are allowed to move? (a)

9.8\,\text{N}

(b)

6.5\,\text{N}

(c)

3.3\,\text{N}

(d)

13.1\,\text{N}