if two point masses of M and 16M at a distance R from each other are released in free space moves towards Each Other due to mutual gravitational acceleration only. Then acceleration produced in smaller mass will be greater than that of bigger mass....how?
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As force due to gravitation is same on both the masses (Newton's 3rd law).
and acceleration of a body(a) of mass m is given by:
a= F/m. (F= force)
then acceleration of mass 'M' (say a) is given by: a=F/M......(1)
similarly for 16M (say A) :
A= F/16M.....(2)
dividing (1) by (2),
a/A=16.
=> a>A.
and acceleration of a body(a) of mass m is given by:
a= F/m. (F= force)
then acceleration of mass 'M' (say a) is given by: a=F/M......(1)
similarly for 16M (say A) :
A= F/16M.....(2)
dividing (1) by (2),
a/A=16.
=> a>A.
POSITIVE:
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