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How to Calculate Object Mass from Acceleration Ratio in Newton’s Law?

What Mass Produces One-Fifth Acceleration Under Same Force as 1 kg?

Solve physics problem: find mass of object with 1/5 acceleration when same force gives 5 m/s² to 1 kg standard. Apply F=ma and inverse proportion for exam success.

Question

When a certain force is applied to the standard kilogram, its acceleration is 5.0 m/s2. When the same force is applied to another object, its acceleration is one-fifth as much. What is the mass of the object?

A. 10 kg
B. 5.0 kg
C. 1.0 kg
D. 0.2 kg

Answer

A. 10 kg