Current Attempt in Progress The figure shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The arrangement is known as Atwood's machine. Block 1 has mass m₁ = 0.5 kg; block 2 has mass m₂ = 2.1 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks' acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord?

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The figure shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The
arrangement is known as Atwood's machine. Block 1 has mass m₁ = 0.5 kg; block 2 has mass m₂ = 2.1 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of
the blocks' acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord?
(a) Number i
(b) Number i
Units
Units
Mo
Transcribed Image Text:Current Attempt in Progress The figure shows two blocks connected by a cord (of negligible mass) that passes over a frictionless pulley (also of negligible mass). The arrangement is known as Atwood's machine. Block 1 has mass m₁ = 0.5 kg; block 2 has mass m₂ = 2.1 kg. What are (a) the magnitude of the blocks' acceleration and (b) the tension in the cord? (a) Number i (b) Number i Units Units Mo
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