Figure 5-47 shows two blocks connected by a cord (of

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Figure 5-47 shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The arrangement is known as Atwoods machine. One block has mass m1 " 1.30 kg; the other has mass m2 " 2.80 kg.What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord?

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