Two Masses Are Connected by a Cord That Passes Over

question 82

Multiple Choice

Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and the cord have negligible mass and m₂ (6.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface with a coefficient of static friction of 0.5, while m₁ (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. If the masses start from rest, what is the acceleration of m₂?

• A) 0.0 m/s²
• B) 3.0 m/s²
• C) 1.0 m/s²
• D) 2.9 m/s²

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