A student pushes two carts, one heavy and one light, with the same force. According to Newton's second law, what will happen to their accelerations?

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A student pushes two carts, one heavy and one light, with the same force. According to Newton's second law, what will happen to their accelerations? — Exam MCQ

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B. The lighter cart will accelerate more than the heavier cart — The correct choice is The lighter cart will accelerate more than the heavier cart. It follows from the relevant Newtonian mechanics, motion, work, energy, power or simple-machine relationship.

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A. The heavier cart will move with zero acceleration

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C. The heavier cart will accelerate more than the lighter cart

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D. Both carts will accelerate equally

A student pushes two carts, one heavy and one light, with the same force. According to Newton's second law, what will happen to their accelerations?

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