Question

Two cars, having masses in the ratio 3:5, accelerate in the ratio 2:3. Find the ratio of forces exerted by each of them.

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio of forces exerted by each of them is 8: 15.

Explanation:

Let the masses be m1 and m2, accelerations be

a1 and a2 & forces be f1 and f2.

We know that,

Force Mass* Acceleration

So,

f1/f2 = m1/m2 * a1/a2

= 4/5 * 2/3

= 4 * 2/5 * 3

= 8/15

= 8:15 Ans.