For This Problem,assume No Friction

question 56

Multiple Choice

For this problem,assume no friction.A mass m₂ = 3.5 kg rests on a horizontal table and is attached by strings to masses m₁ = 1.5 kg and m₃ = 2.5 kg as shown.The masses m₁ and m₃ hang freely.The system is initially held at rest.After it is released,the acceleration of mass m₂ will be

• A)zero
• B)1.3 m/s²
• C)5.2 m/s²
• D)8.7 m/s²
• E)9.8 m/s²