Two Boxes M₁ and M₂ Are Connected by a Lightweight

question 27

Multiple Choice

Two boxes m₁ and m₂ are connected by a lightweight cord and sitting on a frictionless surface.A horizontal force of 66 N pulls on box m₁ and then m₂ is pulled along.If the acceleration of both boxes is 2.2 m/s² and the mass of m₁ is 12 kg,find the mass of m₂.

• A)12 kg
• B)18 kg
• C)30 kg
• D)48 kg
• E)42 kg

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