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Two masses $M$ and $m$ are connected by a weightless string. They are pulled by a force $F$ on a frictionless horizontal surface., the acceleration of mass $m$ is
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Answer
(b) Net force on mass $m$, $ma = F - T$$\therefore $ $a = \frac{{F - T}}{m}$
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