Two blocks of 2 kg and 3 kg connected by a string are pulled by 10 N on the 3 kg block (frictionless). The acceleration is
A5 m/s²
B1 m/s²
C3.3 m/s²
D2 m/s²
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 2 m/s²
Total mass = 5 kg, a = F/m = 10/5 = 2 m/s².
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