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4. A 10.0 kg box is attached to a 7.00 kg box which rests on a 30° incline. The coefficient of kinetic friction between each box and the surface is 0.10. Find a)the rate of acceleration of the system and b) the tensions in the rope.

5. A mass is suspended by two cords as shown below. What are the tensions in the cords?

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