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Simply note the sum of their masses, and consider them as one object with that mass.
If you're talking about the acceleration of gravity, and asking how fast two objects tied together will fall,
then none of that matters. Acceleration of a falling object due to gravity is always the same number,
called the "acceleration of gravity". It doesn't matter whether the object is heavy, light, big, small, or
42 separate objects tied together. Under the influence of gravity, trucks, bricks, books, and feathers
all fall with the same acceleration (if air doesn't get in the way).
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A force of 5n gives a mass of m1 an acceleration of 10m s2 and a mass m2 an acceleration of 20m s2 what acceleration would it give if both the masses were tied together?
Calculate each of the masses using Newton's Second Law. Add the masses, and use Newton's Second Law again for the combined mass.
A cyclist goes around a level circular track at constant speed. Is the cyclist's acceleration zero because her speed is constant?
No. The cyclist is moving at a constant speed, but her velocity is changing. Remember that velocity is speed with a direction vector associated with it. As speed is constant, only direction is changing. But a change in direction is a change in velocity (even if speed is constant), and this requires acceleration in that direction to accomplish the change in direction. You're on the right track, but just recall that acceleration is tied to velocity and not just speed. And note that velocity can change all the time without speed changing. Acceleration must cause the change in velocity. Consider that objects in orbit around the earth move at a pretty constant speed, but accelerate toward the earth all the time. Their speed coupled with their acceleration toward earth cause them to move in an arc - which is their orbital path.
Why heavier objects do not swing faster than lighter objects in pendulum?
From the laws of nature what ever goes up must come down. This is due to a constant gravitational acceleration which acts on all objects that are on our planet earth. Every object on this planet, independent of size, experiences the same (Constant acceleration) gravitational acceleration so all falling objects have the same acceleration.But a nagging doubt may remain if you are concluding that the gravitational attraction between earth and an object is greater the greater the mass of the object. Here is a non-mathematical way to resolve the dilemma. The more massive object will indeed have a stronger gravitational attraction with earth, but it will also have a greater inertia. (When you think about inertia, the tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest, you might find yourself wondering why the lighter object doesn't hit the ground first!) The combination of gravitational attraction and inertia will be the constant acceleration mentioned above. It still may be difficult to overcome the idea that a heavier object should fall more quickly. Try this mental experiment. Imagine yourself at your antipode, that is, the point on earth that is exactly opposite to your present position. go straight down through the center and come out on the surface. (If that will be water, create a temporary island for a minute.) Now imagine yourself dropping the two objects in a vacuum, and imagine them falling "up" toward the ground. Somehow, imagining it this way makes it easier to see that the greater gravitational attraction is working on a "weightier" or more massive object. It is easier to see that they will naturally "fall" to earth at the same rate of acceleration. Of course, air resistance will cause some differences depending on the materials involved. Drop a bowling ball and a feather from any height, and barring any trickery, the ball will hit the ground first. The acceleration rate for objects falling toward earth (that would have to be corrected for air resistance) is 9.8 meters/seconds squared. In a vacuum, there is no correction necessary for air resistance.
If a sailor uses a compass to navigate what are of physics does this involve?
The compass itself uses a magnet to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. But the Earth's magnetic field is tied into many aspects of geology and physics. You can't study one thing; everything is tied together.
What is the principle of spring balance?
The main principle of a spring balance is determining gravitational pull in regards to Hooke's Law. Physical objects that need to be weighed are tied to a spring's ends. The spring is then extended to determine the weight with a calibrated scale.
What were tied together in the Aztec wedding ceremonies?
They tied together the bride and groom
Where can you find the vocal guitar tab for 'tied together with a smile' by Taylor Swift?
Try cowpie.com
A 20 gram stone is tied to string 50 meter long is being whirled in a circle with a speed of 36 Kilometer per hour find the tension in string?
Convert the speed to meters per second. Use the formula acceleration = speed squared / radius to find the centripetal acceleration. Then use the formula force = mass x acceleration to find the corresponding force.
A force of 5n gives a mass of m1 an acceleration of 10m s2 and a mass m2 an acceleration of 20m s2 what acceleration would it give if both the masses were tied together?
Calculate each of the masses using Newton's Second Law. Add the masses, and use Newton's Second Law again for the combined mass.
What is forever together?
our hearts are tied together forever
What are 3 balls tied together called?
There is a hunting weapon consisting of three balls tied together - called a Bolas.
Can Trigeminal neuralgia and aneurysms be tied in together?
You might find some answers by asking patients of TN directly: http://www.livingwithtn.org
Web paged that can be tied together?
hyperlinks
What is 3 semiquavers tied together?
The duration of three tied semiquavers is equivalent to a dotted quaver.
What is the significance of 3 bamboo stalks tied together?
The sight of 3 bamboo stalks tied together is believed to be lucky in many countries. The stalks are even braided together at times.
Do bottle rockets get more hang time tied together and lit at the same time or different time?
They do, in-fact get more hang time when they are tied together.
How does distance between two objects affect the way they move?
If the objects are not tied together, and if the gravitational forces between them are negligible in their current environment, then the distance between them has no effect whatsoever on their motion.
