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The discussion centers on solving a tension question from an online physics assignment. The user believes that statement 1 is true and statement 2 is equal due to consistent acceleration and velocity throughout the system. They conclude that the tension at point B is greater than at point A because it must support a higher mass. After receiving reassurance from other forum members, the user confidently submitted their answers, which were confirmed as correct.

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the question is form an online assignment

i have already spent 5/6 tries...so this try is crucial to get the right answer

from my understanding 1 is true and 2 is equal to because the acceleration and v are the same throughout the system. For tension i think at point B it is greater than point A because it has to pull higher mass. I need some reassurance because this is my last try. would be very helpful if someone could help me out. TY
 

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Your answers sound correct to me. Note you have "true" in the second one right now, but what you said about "equal" seems correct.
 
TY very much for you reassurance, it gave me the confidence to submit those solution. They were right.

funny how you username sounds so much like my physics' profs name ;p
 

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