Solving the Puzzle: Calculating Acceleration of Blocks

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The discussion centers on calculating the acceleration of two blocks connected by mass-less strings and pulleys in a frictionless environment. The correct acceleration is established as g/10, while one participant initially calculated it as g/20. The community emphasizes the importance of showing work to identify errors in problem-solving approaches.

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Homework Statement



in the given diagram all the stings and pulley are mass-less ad there is no friction calculate the magnitude of acceleration of the two blocks?

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The Attempt at a Solution


the acceleration of the blocks is obtained by me to be g/20 but the answer is g/10.my attempt at the problem is given on the other image. i have vied hard for it , so please help me.
 

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g/10 is the correct answer. You must have done something wrong, but we can not help unless you show your work. ehild
 

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