Three objects are connected by light strings as shown in the figure below. The string connecting the $m_1=5\mathrm{.}85-kg$ object and the $m_2=3\mathrm{.}85-kg$ object passes over a light frictionless pulley.

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$($a$)$ Determine the acceleration of each object.

object $m_1,$ magnitude $$

object $m_1,$ direction Your response differs from the correct answer by more than $100\%.\frac{m}{s^2}$

object $m_2$ magnitude

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$\frac{m}{s^2}$

object $m_2$ direction $$

object $m_3$ magnitude $\frac{m}{s^2}$

object $m_3$ direction $$

$($b$)$ Determine the tension in the two strings.

string between $m_1$ and $m_2$

Your response differs from the correct answer by more than $10\%.$ Double check your calculations. N

string between $m_2$ and the $3\mathrm{.}00-kg$ object $$ x

Your response differs from the correct answer by more than $10\%.$ Double check your calculations. N

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