Sally Scientist Applies an Equal Force to Two Objects

question 51

Multiple Choice

Sally Scientist applies an equal force to two objects.The first has a mass of 40 kg and the second has a mass of 10 kg.If the first object accelerates at 10 m/s²,what is the acceleration of the second?

• A) 2.5 m/s²
• B) 5.0 m/s²
• C) 10 m/s²
• D) 40 m/s²

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