Two blocks connected by a string under tension Tare 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? T 20 N 2 kg 3 kg O 4.0 m/s? O 0,25 m/s? O 10 m/s? O 6.7 m/s? O 20 m/s2

Two blocks connected by a string under tension Tare 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? T 20 N 2 kg 3 kg O 4.0 m/s? O 0,25 m/s? O 10 m/s? O 6.7 m/s? O 20 m/s2

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