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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?

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12 ms2
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6 ms2
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10 ms2
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18 ms2
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Solution

The correct option is B 6 ms2
m1=Fa1=58=0.625kg
m2=Fa2=524=0.20833kg
m=m1+m2=0.625+0.20833=0.8333
a=Fm=50.8333=6 ms2

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