Two blocks connected by a string under tension T are accelerated to the right by a horizontal 20 N force. If friction between the blocks and the horizontal surface can be neglected, what is the acceleration of the blocks? 20 N 2 kg 3 kg O 4.0 m/s2 O 0.25 m/s? O 10 m/s? O 6.7 m/s? O 20 m/s?

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**Problem:**

Two blocks connected by a string under tension \( T \) are accelerated to the right by a horizontal 20 N force. If friction between the blocks and the horizontal surface can be neglected, what is the acceleration of the blocks?

**Diagram Description:**

- Two blocks on a horizontal surface.
- The left block is labeled \( 2 \, \text{kg} \).
- The right block is labeled \( 3 \, \text{kg} \).
- A string connects the two blocks, with tension labeled \( T \).
- There is a rightward arrow with a labeled force of \( 20 \, \text{N} \).

**Multiple Choice Options:**

- \( 4.0 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( 0.25 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
- \( 6.7 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (correct option is marked)
- \( 20 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem:** Two blocks connected by a string under tension \( T \) are accelerated to the right by a horizontal 20 N force. If friction between the blocks and the horizontal surface can be neglected, what is the acceleration of the blocks? **Diagram Description:** - Two blocks on a horizontal surface. - The left block is labeled \( 2 \, \text{kg} \). - The right block is labeled \( 3 \, \text{kg} \). - A string connects the two blocks, with tension labeled \( T \). - There is a rightward arrow with a labeled force of \( 20 \, \text{N} \). **Multiple Choice Options:** - \( 4.0 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( 0.25 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( 10 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) - \( 6.7 \, \text{m/s}^2 \) (correct option is marked) - \( 20 \, \text{m/s}^2 \)
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