Two masses 8 kg and 12 kg are connected at the two ends of a light inextensible string that goes over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of the masses, and the tension in the string when the masses are released.

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Two masses 8 kg and 12 kg are connected at the
two ends of a light inextensible string that goes
over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of
the masses, and the tension in the string when the
masses are released.
Transcribed Image Text:Two masses 8 kg and 12 kg are connected at the two ends of a light inextensible string that goes over a frictionless pulley. Find the acceleration of the masses, and the tension in the string when the masses are released.
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