Question: Block A can slide across a frictionless table when pulled, via a mass less string, by block B which is falling. Initially block A is

Block A can slide across a frictionless table when pulled, via a mass less string, by block B which is falling. Initially block A is held by some ones hand, and block B hangs over the edge of the table via a frictionless pulley. Upon letting go of block a how, or will, the tension change? With what acceleration will block B fall?

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