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What does Newton's Third Law state about reaction forces?

Equal & opposite

How does tension TT act on two connected objects?

Same magnitude, opposite directions

What is true about acceleration of connected bodies?

All have same acceleration

In the example, what is the acceleration of particles P and Q?

3ms23 \, \text{ms}^{-2}

In the example, what is the tension in the string?

15N15 \, \text{N}

Why is it important that the string is light?

Doesn't add extra weight

Why is it important that the string is inextensible?

Both particles accelerate at same rate

For particle P in the example, what is the net force equation?

40T10=5a40 - T - 10 = 5a

For particle Q in the example, what is the net force equation?

T6=3aT - 6 = 3a

What is the first step in solving connected bodies problems?

Draw free body diagrams

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