How Do Mass and Force Affect Acceleration?

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Start date Feb 9, 2009
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The discussion revolves around understanding the relationship between mass, force, and acceleration as illustrated in an acceleration-versus-force graph for three objects. The mass of object 2 is confirmed to be 0.13 kg, prompting inquiries about the mass of object 1. Participants are encouraged to analyze the graph to derive the mass of object 1 based on the provided data. The conversation focuses on applying Newton's second law, which states that force equals mass times acceleration, to solve the problem. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of graph interpretation in physics to determine mass and acceleration relationships.

Feb 9, 2009

bpatel4116

The figure shows an acceleration-versus-force graph for three objects pulled by rubber bands. The mass of object 2 is 0.13 kg.

What is the mass of object 1?

What is the mass of object 2?

graph is here
http://session.masteringphysics.com/problemAsset/1013020/11/jfk.Figure.04.U33EOC.jpg

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