The figure shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The arrangement is known as Atwood's machine. Block 1 has mass m1 = 2 kg; block 2 has mass m2 = 4 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks'acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

The figure shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The arrangement is known as Atwood's machine. Block 1 has mass m1 = 2 kg; block 2 has mass m2 = 4 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks'acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

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