Two masses, m1 and m2, are connected by a string that passes over a pulley. Mass m1 slides without friction on a horizontaltabletop, and mass m2 falls vertically downward. Both masses move with a constant acceleration of magnitude a. (a) Is thetension in the string greater than, less than, or equal to the weight of block 2, m2g? (b) Which of the following is the bestexplanation for your prediction?

Two masses, m1 and m2, are connected by a string that passes over a pulley. Mass m1 slides without friction on a horizontaltabletop, and mass m2 falls vertically downward. Both masses move with a constant acceleration of magnitude a. (a) Is thetension in the string greater than, less than, or equal to the weight of block 2, m2g? (b) Which of the following is the bestexplanation for your prediction?

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