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A constant force F = mg/2 is applied on the block of mass m₂ as shown in figure. The string and the pulley are light and the surface of the table is smooth. Find the acceleration of m₂​

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A constant force F=m

2

g/2 is applied on the block of mass m

1

as shown in figure. The string and the pulley are light and the surface of the table is smooth. Find the acceleration of m

1

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Refer to the diagram for clear understanding.

If the tension in the string is T then net horizontal force on m

1

will be T−m

2

g/2 which should be equal to the mass m

2

multiplied by its acceleration say it a then T−F=T−m

2

g/2=m

1