**Problem Statement:**Three blocks are connected by light ropes as shown. There is no friction in the problem (from the table or the pulleys). The mass of the middle block (resting on the table) is 0.231 kg. Note that there are two separate/independent ropes, one on the left and one on the right of the middle block.**Diagram Explanation:**- The diagram shows a system where three blocks are connected by light ropes over pulleys.- The left block is labeled 4.00 kg and is hanging on one side.- The right block is labeled 2.00 kg and is hanging on the other side.- The middle block is resting on a table with a mass of 0.231 kg.- The ropes connecting the blocks are independent on each side, connecting the middle block to the hanging blocks via the pulleys.**Questions:**a) (10 pts) In which direction will the middle block accelerate?b) (10 pts) Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the middle block. *(Hint: Write down 3 equations, one for each block. Are the magnitude of their accelerations the same?)*

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Three blocks are connected by light ropes as shown. There is no friction in the problem (from the table or the pulleys). The mass of the middle block (resting on the table) is 0.231 kg. Note that there are two separate/independent ropes, one on the left and one on the right of the middle block.

Three blocks are connected by light ropes as shown. There is no friction in the problem (from the table or the pulleys). The mass of the middle block (resting on the table) is 0.231 kg. Note that there are two separate/independent ropes, one on the left and one on the right of the middle block.

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