Hi two phys prob about Newton's law

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The discussion revolves around two physics problems related to Newton's laws. In the first problem, the acceleration of the connected masses is calculated to be 1.63 m/s², with tensions in the strings found to be 54.2 N and 24.5 N. The second problem involves a 3 kg object hanging from a rope in a railroad car, with the car's acceleration determined to be 0.69 m/s² as the rope makes a 4-degree angle with the vertical. Participants are prompted to consider the forces acting on each mass in the first problem. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving similar physics problems effectively.
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http://www.webassign.net/sercp/p4-62alt.gif (Figure P4.62)

Three objects are connected by light strings as shown in Figure P4.62. The string connecting the m1 = 5.00 kg mass and the m2 = 4.00 kg mass passes over a light frictionless pulley.
a) find the acceleration of each object and
b) the tension in the two strings

prob 2.A 3kg object hangs at one end of a rope that is attached to a the ceiling of a railroad car. When the car accelerates to the right, the rope makes an angle of 4 degrees with the vertical. Find the acceleration of the car.
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prob 1 answer: Acceleration:1.63m/s^2
t1:54.2 t2:24.5
prob 2 answer:0.69m/s^2
 
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