A block on a horizontal table ( , ) is joined by a light string over a smooth pulley…

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Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block on a horizontal table (

\mu_s = 0.50

\mu_k = 0.40

) is joined by a light string over a smooth pulley to a

3\,\text{kg}

hanging block. After the blocks are set into motion, the tension in the string is approximately (a)

18\,\text{N}

(b)

24\,\text{N}

(c)

16\,\text{N}

(d)

12\,\text{N}