Nagu Y. answered  01/22/25
Experienced AP Physics tutor with Engineering Master's, Cornell grad
For the first question, I have explained the process to find the cord tensions in the attached video.
For the second question, hint: gravitational forces between two masses are not considered 'interaction partners'.
    
            
      where L = 2.39 and M = 1.70.
                    
                    
                    
Sarah J.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful!01/23/25