8. Two blocks are attached by a string with a pulley between them. One is hanging, the other is on a horizontal surface. Block A has a mass of 4.5 kg. Block B has a mass of 3.2 kg. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.15. I BFE Vmg a. Find the acceleration of the blocks.

8. Two blocks are attached by a string with a pulley between them. One is hanging, the other is on a horizontal surface. Block A has a mass of 4.5 kg. Block B has a mass of 3.2 kg. The coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.15. I BFE Vmg a. Find the acceleration of the blocks.

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