Three Objects Are Connected as Shown in the Figure

question 33

Multiple Choice

Three objects are connected as shown in the figure. The strings and frictionless pulleys have negligible masses, and the coefficient of kinetic friction between the 2.0-kg block and the table is 0.25. What is the acceleration of the 2.0-kg block?

• A) 2.5 m/s²
• B) 1.7 m/s²
• C) 3.2 m/s²
• D) 4.0 m/s²

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