Two Objects Have Masses M and 5m, Respectively

question 78

Multiple Choice

Two objects have masses m and 5m, respectively. They both are placed side by side on a frictionless inclined plane and allowed to slide down from rest.

• A) It takes the lighter object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier.
• B) It takes the lighter object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier.
• C) It takes the heavier object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter.
• D) It takes the heavier object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter.
• E) The two objects reach the bottom of the incline at the same time.

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