a) Two objects with masses M1 = 5kg and M2 = 8kg are connected by a light string that passes over a light frictionless pulley to form an Atwood machine. Determine (i) the acceleration of each object and (ii) tension in the string

a) Two objects with masses M1 = 5kg and M2 = 8kg are connected by a light string that passes over a light frictionless pulley to form an Atwood machine. Determine (i) the acceleration of each object and (ii) tension in the string

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a) Two objects with masses M1 = 5kg and M2 = 8kg are connected by a light string that passes over a light frictionless pulley to form an Atwood
machine. Determine (i) the acceleration of each object and (ii) tension in the string
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M2
M1
i) The acceleration (a) of the objects is =
m/s?
ii) The tension (T) along the string is =

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