S Two masses 8 kg and 12 kg are connected at the two ends of a light inextensible string that goes over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of the masses, and the tension in the string when the masses are released.

S Two masses 8 kg and 12 kg are connected at the two ends of a light inextensible string that goes over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of the masses, and the tension in the string when the masses are released.

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Chapter5: Newton's Law Of Motion

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string that goes over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of the masses, and
the tension in the string when the masses are released.

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