Force & Mass: Calculating Acceleration

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When a net force is applied to an object, the acceleration is determined by the formula F = m * a. If the mass is increased by a factor of 7 while keeping the force constant, the acceleration will decrease. Specifically, the new acceleration can be calculated by rearranging the formula to a' = F/m'. Thus, if the original acceleration is 9.70 m/s², the new acceleration will be 1.39 m/s². Understanding the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is crucial for solving such problems.
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Homework Statement



Suppose that a net force F gives an object with a mass of m an acceleration of 9.70 m/s/s.

Suppose that the mass were increased by a factor of 7.0. The new acceleration would be ___ m/s/s

Homework Equations



fnet=Mass*acceleration

The Attempt at a Solution



well i know that fnet=MA is the formula to use but don't know how to interperet it if a factor changes

thanks :)
 
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Mass does not effect acceleration.

Hint: its a very simple problem.
 
Elthamer said:
Mass does not effect acceleration.

Hint: its a very simple problem.

This is not true at all.

If the force is constant, and your new m' = 7m, what must a' = so that the force remains hte same?
 

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