Two blocks A and B with mA = 0.9 kg and mB = 0.80 kg are connected by a string of negligible mass. They rest on a frictionless horizontal surface. You pull on block A with a horizontal force of 7.8 N. (A) Find the magnitude of the acceleration (in m/s2) of the blocks. (B) Determine the tension (in N) in the string connecting the two blocks.

Two blocks A and B with mA = 0.9 kg and mB = 0.80 kg are connected by a string of negligible mass. They rest on a frictionless horizontal surface. You pull on block A with a horizontal force of 7.8 N. (A) Find the magnitude of the acceleration (in m/s2) of the blocks. (B) Determine the tension (in N) in the string connecting the two blocks.

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