A frictionless pulley is set up with two hanging masses as shown below. 5.1 kg Right hand rope 2.4 kg What is the tension in the right hand rope while the masses move freely?

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A frictionless pulley is set up with two hanging masses as shown below.
a) 26 N
b) 32 N
What is the tension in the right hand rope while the masses move freely?
Oc) 8.5 N
5.1 kg
d) 24 N
Right hand rope
2.4 kg
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Transcribed Image Text:A frictionless pulley is set up with two hanging masses as shown below. a) 26 N b) 32 N What is the tension in the right hand rope while the masses move freely? Oc) 8.5 N 5.1 kg d) 24 N Right hand rope 2.4 kg (
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