Question

two forces of magnitude 6N and 4N act on a body.What is the ratio of the acceleration produced when these forces are acting in the same direction to the acceleration when oppositely directed?

Answer 1

(6+4)/(6-4) = 10/2 = 5/1

Answer 2

In same direction, it adds, in opposite it substracts. Hence, asnwer is 5

Answer 3

thank you!is there any formula for this problem?