A 4-Kg Mass and a 10-Kg Mass Are Acted on by the Same

Multiple Choice

A 4-kg mass and a 10-kg mass are acted on by the same constant net force during the same amount of time. Both masses are at rest before the force is applied. The 10-kg mass moves a distance X₁ and the 4-kg mass moves a distance X₂ as a result. Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The ratio X₁/X₂ is equal to 5/2.
B) The ratio X₁/X₂ is equal to (5/2) ².
C) The ratio X₁/X₂ is equal to (2/5) ².
D) The ratio X₁/X₂ is equal to 2/5.
E) X₁ is equal to X₂.