Mass m_A rests on a smooth horizontal surface, m_B hangs vertically.

Question

If m_A=15.0 kg and m_B=3.0 kg in the figure , determine the magnitude of the acceleration of each block.Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

If initially m_A is at rest 1.300 m from the edge of the table, how long does it take to reach the edge of the table if the system is allowed to move freely?

If m_B=1.0kg, how large must m_A be if the acceleration of the system is to be kept at (1/100)g?

Answer 1

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