Start with a free-body diagram (FBD).
It solves most statics problems automatically when you isolate the system into individual pieces.
Start with the 500g block, mass m1.
Normal force=m1g
coefficient of friction, μk=0.25
Frictional force = μkm1g
Let tension in string, T
Acceleration, a = (T-μkmg)/m
=T/m1-μkg)
For the block at the other end of the string.
Net vertical force
=m2g-T
Acceleration, a
=(m2g-T)/m2
=g-T/m2
Since two accelerations must be equal, we have
T/m1-μkg) = g-T/m2
Solve for t and substitute into formulas above to get a, acceleration.
m1=0.500 kg
m2=0.300 kg
μk=0.25
You should get acceleration, a=2.1 m/s² approximately.
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