A block and sphere are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown. Neglect friction and assume the cord is massless. Take  m1 = 2.00 kg,   m2 = 4.20 kg,  and  θ = 50.5°.   What are the magnitude of acceleration (in m/s2) of the block and sphere?

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A block and sphere are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown. Neglect friction and assume the cord is massless. Take 

m1 = 2.00 kg,

 

m2 = 4.20 kg,

 and 

θ = 50.5°.
 
What are the magnitude of acceleration (in m/s2) of the block and sphere?
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