Question

3.-A 10 newton forces gives a mass m1 an acceleration a. A 20 newton force gives another mass m2 the same acceleration a. What is the ratio of m1 to m2?

Answer 1

1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that F = ma, so F1 = m1.a1 and F2 = m2.a2.

F1 = 10

F2 = 20

To simplify things consider a1 = a2 = 1

To find m1 divide by a to both sides; m1 = F/a = 10/1 = 10.

To find m2 divide by a to both sides; 21 = F/a = 20/1 = 20.

Ratio of m1 to m2 = 10/20 = 1/2