Two blocks are attached to a light string. Block A (mA=14.6kg) is at rest on a frictionless table. Block B (mB=5.73kg) hangs off the edge of the table, as shown. Both blocks are released from rest. Using the 2-system approach, what is the acceleration of the system? a=

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Two blocks are attached to a light string. Block A (mA=14.6kg) is at rest on a frictionless table. Block B (mB=5.73kg) hangs off the edge of the table, as shown. Both blocks are released from rest.
Using the 2-system approach, what is the acceleration of the system?
a=
 
 
 
ms2
*Round your answer to the nearest thousandth if necessary.

 

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