Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

Two blocks, with masses $M$ and $m$, are connected by a light string that goes over a frictionless pulley, as illustrated. The acceleration of free fall has magnitude $g$. What is the acceleration $a$ of the two blocks?

  • A$\frac{M + m}{M - m} g$
  • B$\frac{M - m}{M + m} g$
  • C$\frac{M}{m} g$
  • D$\frac{m}{M} g$

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