2007-09-06 10:09:02 · 4 answers · asked by readingfreak1990 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I think you've got the question wrong: acceleration (roughly defined) is the change of velocity ("speed" or direction) over time.
You may mean, "find mass using acceleration and _force_." ??
Since f=ma,
then m=f/a
Yes?
2007-09-06 10:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is none.
To find mass using acceleration, we also need force. Thus, F = ma; so that m = F/a; where m is mass, F is net force, and a is acceleration.
To find mass using velocity (speed and direction), we also need momentum. Thus, p = mv; where p is momentum and v is velocity. So we have m = p/v.
If you got this question from a text, I suggest you go back and read it again...this time, carefully.
2007-09-06 10:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by oldprof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is mathematically not possible. You may need to read into the problem a bit to see if they give you any clues about obtaining a mass.
For instance, If they talk about 'air' or 'water' but don't specify a mass, you may have to do some research to find a mass.
2007-09-06 10:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by bagofmilk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More information is needed.
2007-09-10 06:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋