PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Force and Laws of Motion · Force and Laws of Motion
Problem
Two carts, X and Y, are pulled by identical cords that exert the same constant horizontal force magnitude on each cart. Cart X is observed to accelerate at 3.0m/s2 while cart Y accelerates at 2.0m/s2. Which statement correctly compares the masses of the carts?
(a) Cart X has three-halves the mass of cart Y.
(b) Cart X has the same mass as cart Y.
(c) Cart X has two-thirds the mass of cart Y.
(d) Cart X has one-half the mass of cart Y.