Acceleration and tension of block on a table

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The discussion focuses on calculating the acceleration and tension in a system involving two blocks: one weighing 466 N on a table and another weighing 205 N hanging off a pulley. The analysis assumes a massless pulley and neglects friction. The forces acting on the 205 N mass include gravitational force and tension, while the 466 N mass experiences gravitational force and tension in the opposite direction. The acceleration of both masses is equal due to their connection through the pulley.

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In the drawing, the weight of the block on the table is 466 N and that of the hanging block is 205 N. Ignore all frictional effects, and assuming the pulley to be massless.

the drawing is of two blocks, one on the table, one hanging off. connected by a pulley.

the question asks for acceleration and tension
 
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OK, but please show some work. What are the forces acting on the 205 N mass?

What forces are acting on the 466 N mass?

What can be said about the acceleration of the masses?
 
Please try to follow the format on this page

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=94379

Also do you know how to draw forces acting upon an object? If so try doing that first and get your equations from there.
 

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