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

Multiple Choice

A 10-kg and a 4-kg mass are acted on by the same size net force (which remains constant) for the same period of time.Which one of the following statements is true?

A) The acceleration of the10-kg mass is 2.5 times greater than the acceleration of the 4-kg mass.
B) The acceleration of the 4-kg mass is 2.5 times greater than the acceleration of the 10-kg mass.
C) Both masses accelerate at the same rate.
D) The answer will depend on the length of the time interval.
E) None are correct.