A 10-N Block and a 1-N Block Lie on a Horizontal

question 50

Multiple Choice

A 10-N block and a 1-N block lie on a horizontal frictionless table. To impart equal horizontal accelerations, we would have to push the heavier block with

• A)an equal force.
• B)10 times as much force.
• C)10 squared or 100 times as much force.
• D)1/10 as much force.
• E)none of the above

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