A force of F on a mass M causes an acceleration of 2.3 m/s/s. What acceleration will result from a force of two-thirds F on a mass of one-third M?

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steve816 · Answer

I know that F=m*2.3

mhchen · Answer

So isn't that
$$\frac{2F}{3} = \frac{m}{3}*2.3\2F = m*(2.3*3)\F=m*(\frac{2.3*3}{2})$$

mathmate · Answer

Right,  F=Ma, so a=F/M=2.3
=>
acceleration=(2/3)F/(M/3)=2F/M=?

steve816 · Answer

Wait, so how do I solve for acceleration when there are two variables???

mathmate · Answer

You don't!
The ratio of the variables is known  (F/M).
And acceleration is an expression in terms of the same ratio.

steve816 · Answer

Ah, I got the right answer! Thank you mathmate!

mathmate · Answer

You're welcome!   :)