A 3.50-kg block on a smooth tabletop is attached by a string to a hanging block of

Question:

A 3.50-kg block on a smooth tabletop is attached by a string to a hanging block of mass 2.80 kg, as shown in FIGURE 6-55. The blocks are released from rest and allowed to move freely.
(a) Is the tension in the string greater than, less than, or equal to the weight of the hanging mass?
(b) The acceleration of the blocks
(c) The tension in the string.