Answer:
Explanation:
Let T be the tension in the string .
For hanging mass
net force = māg - T
māg - T = māa
For mass placed on horizontal plane
T = māa
māg - māa = māa
māg = a ( mā +mā)
a = māg Ā / ( mā +mā)
= 5 x 9.8 / 19
= 2.579 m /s²
māg - T = māa
T = māg - māa
= mā ( g - a )
= 5 ( 9.8 - 2.579)
= 36.10 N