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Homework Statement
Find the acceleration of the block on the left in terms of M, m and g.
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Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
From the free body diagram,
-Mg+Mg+mg=(m+M)*a
a=m*g/(m+M)
I think this is correct, however the solution states the correct answer as
a=m*g/(m+2M), indicating a problem with the signs.