A block of mass m1 = 3.0 kg on a smooth inclined plane of angle 30◦ is connected, by a cord over a small frictionless pulley to a second block of mass m2 = 2.0 kg hanging vertically as in Figure. (a) What is the acceleration of each body, a1 and a2? (Should have two values for acceleration) (b) What is the tension T in the cord?

A block of mass m1 = 3.0 kg on a smooth inclined plane of angle 30◦ is connected, by a cord over a small frictionless pulley to a second block of mass m2 = 2.0 kg hanging vertically as in Figure. (a) What is the acceleration of each body, a1 and a2? (Should have two values for acceleration) (b) What is the tension T in the cord?

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