Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321740904
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-090-8

Chapter 5 - Force and Motion - Conceptual Questions - Page 134: 6

Answer

a) For the same force, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass. Block B has least acceleration, so B has largest mass. b) For the same force, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass. Block C has high acceleration, so C has small mass. c) We know that F = ma . Since F is same for A and B, Ma x 5 = Mb x 3 Ma/Mb = 3/5.

Work Step by Step

a) For the same force, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass. Block B has least acceleration, so B has largest mass. b) For the same force, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass. Block C has high acceleration, so C has small mass. c) We know that F = ma . Since F is same for A and B, Ma x 5 = Mb x 3 Ma/Mb = 3/5.
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