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Three sleds are being pulled horizontally on frictionless horizontal ice using horizontal ropes (the figure ). The pull is horizontal and of magnitude 125 N.
Acceleration was found to be 2.08 m/s^2.

a) Find the tension in rope A.

b) Find the tension in rope B.

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