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3. Two blocks are connected by a massless string and are held in position by another massless string along a frictionless incline. Let M1 = 44.0 kg, M2 = 51.0 kg, and theta = 50°. Calculate the tension in the string connecting the two blocks.
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3. Two blocks are connected by a massless string and are held in position by another massless string along a frictionless incline. Let M1 = ...

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