An object of mass m1 = 4.10 kg placed on a frictionless, horizontal table is connected to a string that passes over a pulley and then is fastened to a hanging object of mass m2 = 6.70 kg as shown in the figure

-> Find the magnitude of the acceleration of the objects.
(m/s2)

-> Find the tension in the string.
(N)

1 answer

tension = T newtons
bottom block:
6.7 g - T = 6.7 a
top block on table:
T = 4.1 a
so
6.7(9.81) - 4.1 a = 6.7 a
etc