4 marksChallenge
Two particles of mass 3 kg and 2 kg are connected by a light inextensible string that passes over a smooth pulley. The system is released from rest with both particles hanging vertically. Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the particles. (Take g = 10 m/s.)
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Calculate the magnitude of the acceleration of the particles in m/s.
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