FIGURE 6-5 -Two Masses, M₁ and M₂, Are Connected to Each Other

question 17

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 6-5
-Two masses, m₁ and m₂, are connected to each other as shown in Figure 6-5. Mass m₁ slides without friction on the table surface. Both masses have acceleration of magnitude a as shown. How does the tension in the string compare to the weight, m₂ g, of mass m₂?

• A) The tension is equal to m₂ g.
• B) The tension is larger than m₂ g.
• C) The tension is smaller than m₂ g.
• D) It depends on m₁ being smaller than m₂.
• E) It depends on m₁ being larger than m₂.

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