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Homework Statement
A force F to an object m1 produces an acceleration of 3m/s^2. The same force is applied to a second object of mass m2 produces an acceleration of 1.00m/s^2
a.) value ratio of m1/m2
b.) If m1 and m2 are combined into 1 object, what is the acceleration under the action of force [tex]\vec{} F [/tex]?
Homework Equations
F=ma
The Attempt at a Solution
a.) m1/m2= a2/a1
m1/m2= 1.00m/s^2/ 3.00m/s^2
b.) for b I'm not sure what they mean by combine the masses but m1 + m2 = ?
I'm not sure if I can just combine the accelerations since they are vector quantities but mass is scalar so it can be combined...
I need help with part b.
Thanks