Four movers pick up boxes. Each box has a different mass, and each mover applies a different amount of force to lift the box. Which box will have the greatest acceleration
The box with the greatest acceleration will be determined by the ratio of the force applied to the mass of the box (acceleration = force/mass).
Assuming all movers are moving the boxes off the ground against gravity, the force applied by each mover can be represented by their body weight. Let's assume the four movers weigh 60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, and 90 kg, respectively.
Now, let's consider the mass of each box. Assuming Box A has a mass of 10 kg, Box B has a mass of 15 kg, Box C has a mass of 20 kg, and Box D has a mass of 25 kg.
To find the acceleration for each box, we divide the force applied by the mass of the box:
Acceleration for Box A = 60 kg (mover's weight) / 10 kg (mass of Box A) = 6 m/s²
Acceleration for Box B = 70 kg (mover's weight) / 15 kg (mass of Box B) = 4.67 m/s²
Acceleration for Box C = 80 kg (mover's weight) / 20 kg (mass of Box C) = 4 m/s²
Acceleration for Box D = 90 kg (mover's weight) / 25 kg (mass of Box D) = 3.6 m/s²
In this scenario, Box A will have the greatest acceleration of 6 m/s².