(b) and (e)

Assume that the string doesn't stretch, so that when the first block falls
1 mm in a certain time, the second block moves 1 mm to the right. This
means that the blocks move together and their accelerations have the same
magnitudes (a). Assume positive direction to be rightward for (mi) and
downward for (m2)

Apply Newton's second law to (mi) in the horizontal direction (x) in

which it only moves:
L Fx = T =m¡ a
T = 5a. (1)
Then, Apply Newtons second law to (m2) in the vertical direction in
which it only moves:

T = 9g - 9a (2)
Subtract Eq.(2) from Eq.(1):

O = 5a - 9g +9a.

a = 9 X-9.8 = 1 6.3
I
m s2 1
Substitute (a) in Eq.(1): 14

T = 5(6.3) = l 31.5 J\
1