two masses m1 and m2 are in contact. If a force f acts on m1 and m2. What is the ratio of the acceleration

Asked by shobhit_dc | 10th Jan, 2012, 03:57: PM

Expert Answer:

F = m * a
 
Force on m1 , f = m1 a1
Force on m2 , f = m2 a2
 
m1 a1 = m2 a2
 
So a1/ a2 = m2/m1

Answered by  | 11th Jan, 2012, 10:14: AM

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