A Pair of Toy Freight Cars, One Twice the Mass

question 68

Multiple Choice

A pair of toy freight cars, one twice the mass of the other, fly apart when a compressed spring that joins them is released. Acceleration will be greater for the

• A)heavier car.
• B)lighter car.
• C)same on each.

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