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Newton's Second Law of Motion

14. Why was it necessary to transfer mass from the cart to the hanger rather than just
simply adding mass to the hanger?

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Answer:

The weight of the hanging mass provides tension in the string, which helps to accelerate the cart along the track. A small frictional force will resist this motion.

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