A block with mass m1 = 4.00 kg and a ball with mass m2 = 7.00 kg are connected by a light string that passes over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface is 0.300. (d) Find the acceleration of the two objects. (e) Find the force in the string.

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A block with mass m1 = 4.00 kg and a ball with mass m2 = 7.00 kg are connected by a light string that passes over a frictionless pulley. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surface is 0.300.

(d) Find the acceleration of the two objects.

(e) Find the force in the string. 

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