Question

A force of 5N produces an acceleration of 8m/s2 on mass m1, and an acceleration of 24m/s2 on a mass m2. What acceleration would the same force provide if both the masses are tied together.

Answer 1

The acceleration that the same force will provide if both masses are tied together is; 6.0 m/s².

How to find the Acceleration?

We are given;

Force; F = 5 N

Acceleration of the first mass, a₁ = 8.0 m/s²

Acceleration of the second mass, a₂ = 24 m/s²

Formula for force is;

F = ma

Let us find both masses; m₁ and m₂.

m₁ = F/a₁

m₂ = F/a₂

Thus;

m₁ = 5/8 kg

m₂ = 5/24 kg

Total mass is; m = m₁ + m₂

m = 5/8 + 5/24

m = 15 + 5/24

m = 20/24 kg

Thus, acceleration if they are both tied together is;

a = F/m

a = 5/(20/24)

a = 6.0 m/s².

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