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Question
Two masses m1 and m2 are experiencing the same force where m1 < m2. The ratio of their acceleration `a_1/a_2` is ______
Options
1
less than 1
greater than 1
all the three cases
Solution
Two masses m1 and m2 are experiencing the same force where m1 < m2. The ratio of their acceleration `a_1/a_2` is greater than 1.
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