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How do the accelerations compare if the same force is exerted first is on the large mass and then on a small mass?
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∙ 13y ago
Gravitationally, the same force does not affect a small mass and a large mass.
The small mass is acted upon by a smaller gravitational force, and the large mass
is acted upon by a larger gravitational force. The result is that the small mass and
the large mass fall with the same acceleration, and meet the ground with the same
speed. During the fall, onlookers typically nudge each other and remark to each other:
"My word! The large mass weighs more than the small mass!" They are correct in their
impression, and the scientific reason behind their perspicacious observation is the fact
that the gravitational force acting on the large mass is greater than the gravitational
force acting on the small mass.
Ebba Hoeger
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∙ 13y agoF = MA
Force = Mass x Acceleration
Acceleration = Force / Mass
Since the force is the same in both cases, the acceleration is proportional to 1/Mass.
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∙ 12y agoThe acceleration of the small rock will be much greater than that of the large rock.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThe smaller mass will experience greater acceleration, all other things being equal, according to the formula F = mA.
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