By how much does the acceleration change?

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By how much does the acceleration change?

Suppose a cart is being moved by a certain net force. If a load is dumped into the cart so its mass is doubled, by how much does the acceleration change?

2007-01-06 13:14:45 · 3 answers · asked by blah 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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F = MA

F = force
M = mass
A = acceleration

so...

A = F/M

If the mass doubles, the acceleration is cut in half. They have an inverse relationship.

2007-01-06 13:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by The Ry-Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It reduces to half. The equation is Force = Mass X Acceleration.

2007-01-06 13:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Intrepyd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

F = M1*a1 = M2*a2.

Given that M2 = 2M1.
M1*a1 = ( 2 M1) *a2

a1 = 2*a2

a2 = half the initial acceleration.

2007-01-06 13:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋