Asked by arsh

A force of 5N gives a mass M,an acceleration of 18ms-2qnd a mass m,an acceleration of 24m s-2.what acceleration wouldit give if both the masses were tied together?
Answered by Pradeep
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Answered by Steve
F=ma, so

5 = 18M = 24m
M = 5/18 kg
m = 5/24 kg

For both masses,

5 = (5/18 + 5/24)a
a = 72/7 m/s^2