Quick question i'm having touble with

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The discussion revolves around solving a physics problem involving two blocks and tension. The user is struggling to find the tension (T) without first determining the acceleration (a), questioning whether it’s possible to calculate T directly. It is clarified that the coefficient of friction applies only to the right block, which influences the calculations. The user acknowledges understanding how to find T after determining a but seeks alternative methods to find T independently. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of tension and acceleration in the context of the problem.
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The answer is 9.1 I've done everything from adding the two equations, to plugging in values I am completely stuck. I can find the tension if i solve for acceleration first. But without knowing the acceleration how do you find tension?
 
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Isn't the acceleration the same for both blocks, so by rearranging the equations to eliminate a you could find T?

Also, is the coefficient of friction intentionally only to be applied to the block on the right?
 
Rooted said:
Isn't the acceleration the same for both blocks, so by rearranging the equations to eliminate a you could find T?

Also, is the coefficient of friction intentionally only to be applied to the block on the right?

yes i should've mentioned that

The coefficient only applies to the right block.

Well i know how to do find T if i find a first. But i was wondering if there was a way to find T before finding a.
 
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Well i know how to do find T if i find a first. But i was wondering if there was a way to find T before finding a.
Show us the major steps you took to do that: 'find a first'.
 

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