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Two bodies have masses in the ratio 3:4. When a force is applied on the first body, it moves with an acceleration of 6 m/s2. How much acceleration will the same force produce in the second body?

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2.25 m/s2
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4.5 m/s2
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6 m/s2
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5 m/s2
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Solution

The correct option is B 4.5 m/s2
Force=mass×acceleration.
So, for a constant force, m1a1=m2a2
a2=m1m2×a1=34×6=4.5m/s2

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