A System Comprising Blocks, a Light Frictionless Pulley, a Frictionless

question 83

Multiple Choice

A system comprising blocks, a light frictionless pulley, a frictionless incline, and connecting ropes is shown in the figure. The 9.0-kg block accelerates downward when the system is released from rest. The tension in the rope connecting the 6.0-kg block and the 4.0-kg block is closest to

• A) 30 N.
• B) 33 N.
• C) 36 N.
• D) 39 N.
• E) 42 N.

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