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 = 1.10 kg; block 2 has mass m2 = 2.50 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks’ acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord?

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 = 1.10 kg; block 2 has mass m2 = 2.50 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks’ acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord?

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