A force of 5 N produces an acceleration of 8ms−2 on a mass m1 and an acceleration of 24ms−2 on a mass m2. What acceleration would the same force provide if both the masses are tied together?
A
12 ms−2
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B
6 ms−2
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C
10 ms−2
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D
18 ms−2
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Solution
The correct option is B 6 ms−2 m1=Fa1=58=0.625kg m2=Fa2=524=0.20833kg m=m1+m2=0.625+0.20833=0.8333 a=Fm=50.8333=6ms−2