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if a force of 26 n is exerted on two rocks, one with a mass of 0.52 kg and the other with a mass of 0.78 kg, which rock will have the greater acceleration? (f=ma) assume the rocks are the same size and surface.

the one with a mass of .78 kg will have the greatest acceleration

they will both accelerate at the same rate

the one with a mass of .52 kg will have the greatest acceleration.

there is not enough information to determine which has greater acceleration

Visualize the problem and identify special cases first examine the problem by drawing a picture and visualizing the motion. apply newton's 2nd law, ∑f⃗ =ma⃗ , to each body in your mind. don't worry about which quantities are given. think about the forces on each body: how are these consistent with the direction of the acceleration for that body? can you think of any special cases that you can solve quickly now and use to test your understanding later? one special case in this problem is if m2=0, in which case block 1 would simply fall freely under the acceleration of gravity: a⃗ 1=−gj^.