The \( 4.5 \, \text{kg} \) mass descends, pulling the \( 2.5 \, \text{kg} \) block against friction and
the opposing force.
For \( 4.5 \, \text{kg} \): \( 4.5g - T = 4.5a \Rightarrow 45 - T = 4.5a \).
For \( 2.5 \, \text{kg} \): \( T - f_k - 10 = 2.5a \).
Normal: \( N = mg = 2.5 \times 10 = 25 \, \text{N} \).
Friction: \( f_k = 0.3 \times 25 = 7.5 \, \text{N} \).
Net force: \( T - 7.5 - 10 = 2.5a \Rightarrow T - 17.5 = 2.5a \).
Solve: \( 45 - T = 4.5a \), \( T - 17.5 = 2.5a \).
Substitute: \( 45 - (2.5a + 17.5) = 4.5a \Rightarrow 45 - 17.5 - 2.5a = 4.5a \Rightarrow 27.5 = 7a \).
\( a = \frac{27.5}{7} \approx 3.93 \, \text{m/s}^2 \).