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Predict/Calculate The blocks in Figure 6-69 have an acceleration of magnitude a = 1.1 m/s2. (a) Is the tension in the string greater than, less than, or equal to (1.5 kg) × 9.81 m/s2)? Explain. (b) What is the tension in the string connecting the blocks? (c) What is the magnitude of the
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