A block with mass mAmAm_A = 11.0 kgkg on a smooth horizontal surface is connected by a thin cord that passes over a pulley to a second block with mass mBmBm_B = 6.0 kgkg which hangs vertically. (Figure 1) A.) Determine the magnitude of the acceleration of the system. Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. A=_________ ____________ B.) If initially mAmA is at rest 1.250 mm from the edge of the table, how long does it take to reach the edge of the table if the system is allowed to move freely? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. T= ___________ ___________ C.) If mBmB= 1.0 kgkg, how large must mAmAbe if the acceleration of the system is to be kept at g100g100? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. MA= ___________ __________

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A block with mass mAmAm_A = 11.0 kgkg on a smooth horizontal surface is connected by a thin cord that passes over a pulley to a second block with mass mBmBm_B = 6.0 kgkg which hangs vertically. (Figure 1)

 

A.) Determine the magnitude of the acceleration of the system.

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

A=_________ ____________

 

B.) If initially mAmA is at rest 1.250 mm from the edge of the table, how long does it take to reach the edge of the table if the system is allowed to move freely?

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

T= ___________ ___________

 

C.) If mBmB= 1.0 kgkg, how large must mAmAbe if the acceleration of the system is to be kept at g100g100?

Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.

MA= ___________ __________

 

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