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If 2 balls of the same size and different masses roll down a ramp, which ball would be faster; the bigger mass or the smaller mass

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Answer:

The bigger mass

Step-by-step explanation:

This can be explained using F=ma

Let's say the acceleration is same on both balls 10m/s2 however we have different masses.

Pretend small mass ball is 0.5 kg and big mass is 1kg.

10 x 0.5 =5

10 X 1 =10

10 is bigger than 5

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