Two masses are connected by a cord that passes over a pulley as shown in the figure. The pulley and the cord have negligible mass and (6.0 kg) moves on a horizontal surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.5, (2.0 kg) is suspended vertically. What is the acceleration of ?





A. 0.0

B. 3.0

C. 1.0

D. 2.9


A. 0.0

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