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since there is no friction will it move at the same speed as the 5 kg object and since the 5 kg object is hanging its moving at 9.8 m/s squared?

Homework Statement A 10.0 kg mass, m1, on a frictionless table is accelerated by a 5.0 kg mass, m2, hanging over the edge of the table. What is the acceleration of the mass along the table? Homework Equations F=ma W=mg The Attempt at a Solution Can someone atleast point me in the...

Thanks for the hint but I don't understand how to plug in two objects on one side and one on the other side in the equation.

Homework Statement If one ball of a Newtons cradle is released at any velocity, why can't two balls on the other side be moved with half of the velocity of that ball. Homework Equations Law of consrvation of Energy and Low of conservation of Momentum The Attempt at a Solution Don't...