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

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 10-N block and a 1-N block lie on a horizontal frictionless table.To provide them with equal horizontal acceleration,we would have to push with

• A)equal forces on each block.
• B)10 times as much force on the heavier block.
• C)10 squared or 100 times as much force on the heavier block.
• D)1/10 as much force on the heavier block.
• E)none of these

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