Three objects are connected by light strings as shown in Figure below. The string connecting the 4.00−kg object and the 5.00−kg object passes over a light frictionless pulley. Determine (a) the acceleration of each object and (b) the tension in the two strings.

Three objects are connected by light strings as shown in Figure below. The string connecting the 4.00−kg object and the 5.00−kg object passes over a light frictionless pulley. Determine (a) the acceleration of each object and (b) the tension in the two strings.

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  1. Three objects are connected by light strings as shown in Figure below. The string connecting the 4.00 k g object and the 5.00 k g object passes over a light frictionless pulley. Determine (a) the acceleration of each object and (b) the tension in the two strings.

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