Question

Two bodies have masses in the ratio 3 : 4 when a force is applied on the first body. it moves with an acceleration of 6 ms^-2 . How much acceleration will the same force produce in the other body? 

Answer 1

Force = mass x acceleration

= ma

Force F₁ = F₂

m₁a₁ = m₂a₂

Given `m_1/m_2 = 3/4`

`a_1 = 6 ms^(-2)`

`a_2 = (m_1x_1)/(m_2) = (3 xx 6)/4`

= 4.5 ms^-2