Two masses of and are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a…

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Laws of Motion · Laws of Motion

Problem

Two masses of 6 kg6\,\text{kg} and 4 kg4\,\text{kg} are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a smooth pulley. The system is released from rest. (i) Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the system. (ii) Find the tension in the string.

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