A Force F Produces an Acceleration a on an Object

question 83

Multiple Choice

A force F produces an acceleration a on an object of mass m.A force 3F is exerted on a second object,and an acceleration 8a results.What is the mass of the second object?

• A)3m
• B)9m
• C)24m
• D)(3/8)m
• E)(8/3)m

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