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