Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and cord have negligible mass and m₁ (2.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface without friction, m₂ (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. What is the acceleration of m₁?

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Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and cord have negligible mass and m₁ (2.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface without friction, m₂ (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. What is the acceleration of m₁?

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Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and cord have negligible mass and m1 (2.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface without friction, m2 (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. What is the acceleration of m1?

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Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and cord have negligible mass and m₁ (2.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface without friction, m₂ (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. What is the acceleration of m₁?