Two blocks with masses 4.00 kg and 8.00 kg are connected by a string and slide down a 30.0° inclined plane as shown in the figure below. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the 4.00 kg block and the plane is 0.25; that between 8.00 kg block and the plane is 0.35. 8.00 kg 4.00 kg A. Calculate the tension in the string. B. Calculate the acceleration of each block.

Two blocks with masses 4.00 kg and 8.00 kg are connected by a string and slide down a 30.0° inclined plane as shown in the figure below. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the 4.00 kg block and the plane is 0.25; that between 8.00 kg block and the plane is 0.35. 8.00 kg 4.00 kg A. Calculate the tension in the string. B. Calculate the acceleration of each block.

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