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Two blocks made of different metals identical in shape and siz
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Two blocks made of different metals identical in shape and size are acted upon by equal forces which cause them to slide on a horizontal surface. The acceleration of the second block is found to 10 times that of the first. What is the ratio of the mass of the second to the first?

A
1 : 10

B
1 : 1

C
10 : 1

D
1 : 5

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Two blocks made of different metals identical in shape and size are acted upon by equal forces which cause them to slide on a horizontal surface. The acceleration of the second block is found to 10 times that of the first. What is the ratio of the mass of the second to the first?
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Acceleration of first block, a1Acceleration of second block, a2=110 ∵Force is same on both the blocks. ∴ F=m1a1=m2a2 a1a2=m2m1∴m2m1=110
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Two blocks made of different metals identical in shape and size are acted upon by equal forces which cause them to slide on a horizontal surface. The acceleration of the second block is found to 10 times that of the first. What is the ratio of the mass of the second to the first?
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