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Chapter 4, Problem 68GP
(a) In Fig. 4–54, if mA = mB = 1.00 kg and θ 33.0º, what will be the acceleration of the system? (b) If mA = 1.00 kg and the system remains at rest, what must the mass mg be? (c) Calculate the tension in the cord for (a) and (b).
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