Acceleration and tension of block on a table

In summary, the drawing depicts two blocks, with weights of 466 N and 205 N respectively, connected by a massless pulley. The question asks for the acceleration and tension, but asks for work to be shown. The forces acting on the 205 N mass and the 466 N mass should be determined, and the acceleration of the masses should also be considered. The suggested format for solving this problem is to draw the forces acting on the objects and use those to derive equations.
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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?
 
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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.
 

FAQ: Acceleration and tension of block on a table

What is acceleration?

Acceleration refers to the rate of change of an object's velocity over time. It is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the change in time.

How is acceleration related to force?

Acceleration is directly proportional to the force applied to an object. This means that the greater the force applied, the greater the resulting acceleration.

What is tension in a block on a table?

Tension is a force that is transmitted through a medium, such as a string or rope, when it is pulled tight by forces acting on opposite ends. In the context of a block on a table, tension refers to the force applied by the string or rope holding the block in place.

How does the tension affect the acceleration of the block on a table?

The tension in the string or rope affects the acceleration of the block on a table by providing the force necessary to accelerate the block. The greater the tension, the greater the force, and therefore the greater the acceleration.

How can the acceleration and tension of a block on a table be calculated?

The acceleration of a block on a table can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion (F=ma), where the force is the tension in the string or rope and the mass is the mass of the block. The tension can be calculated using the equation T=mg, where T is the tension, m is the mass of the block, and g is the acceleration due to gravity.

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