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A truck loaded with sand accelerates along a highway. The driving force on the truck remains constant. What happens to the acceleration of the truck as its trailer leaks sand at a constant rate through a hole in its bottom?
9 years ago

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Answered by Damon
F = m a
assume same F from tires on road
so
as m decreases, a increases
9 years ago

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