Racer A applies a 50 N force to a 2 kg race car. Racer B can only provide a force of 25 N.
What should the mass of Racer B's race car be in order for both race cars to accelerate at the same rate?

A. 1 kg

B. 4 kg

C. 2 kg

Question

Racer A applies a 50 N force to a 2 kg race car. Racer B can only provide a force of 25 N.
What should the mass of Racer B's race car be in order for both race cars to accelerate at the same rate?


A. 1 kg

B. 4 kg

C. 2 kg

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

What do you think the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

I think it is 1g so A?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

You are correct because the car provides half as much force as the other car it must also provide half as much weight to go the same speed!

anonymous · Answer

Great! Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it.

anonymous · Answer

No problem have a great day!!! :)