Question

force, mass, and acceleration

a 100 n force is applied to a 76 kg object. the same force is applied to a 29 kg object. how do the accelerations of the two objects compare?

(100\text{ n} = 76\text{ kg} (a)\\) (100\text{ n} = 29\text{ kg} (a))

• the 29 kg object will have smaller acceleration.
• the 29 kg object will have greater acceleration.
• the 29 kg object will have the same acceleration.

Explanation:

Solve for the acceleration of each object

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Compare the accelerations

$$ a_2 > a_1 \implies 3.45\text{ m/s}^2 > 1.32\text{ m/s}^2 $$

Answer:

• The 29 kg object will have smaller acceleration.
• The 29 kg object will have greater acceleration. (Correct answer)
• The 29 kg object will have the same acceleration.