Answer to Question #254366 in Mechanics | Relativity for sammy

Question

Two blocks are connected by a string, and are pulled by a force of 5.7 N on a frictionless surface as shown in the figure. If the string breaks suddenly, calculate the acceleration of the heavier block along the plane.

Answer 1

Assuming no friction, the acceleration of the heavier (first block attached to the string) block will be

$$a=\frac FM,$$

where M is the mass of the heavier block.