Acceleration of 2 Rubber Bands on an Object

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In summary, when two rubber bands are pulling on one object, the acceleration is 1.6 m/s2. If six rubber bands are pulling on one object, the acceleration will be 4.8 m/s/s. For seven objects glued together and pulled by two rubber bands, the acceleration will depend on the mass and force applied, and can be found using Newton's Second Law.
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Homework Statement


Two rubber bands pulling on an object cause it to accelerate at 1.6 m/s2

(a) What will be the object's acceleration if it is pulled by six rubber bands? Answer: 4.8 m/s/s (correct)
(b) What will be the acceleration of seven of these objects glued together if they are pulled by two rubber bands?


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got 4.8 m/s/s for A...that is right...don't know how to get b
 
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Two rubber bands, one object, a = 1.6 m/s2.

Two rubber bands, seven objects, a = ?

When the mass is seven times as big and the force is the same, the acceleration will be ...? Think Newton's Second Law.
 
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I would say that the acceleration of the object will depend on various factors such as the strength and elasticity of the rubber bands, the mass and shape of the object, and the surface it is being pulled on. Without this information, it is difficult to accurately predict the acceleration of the object. Additionally, the arrangement and orientation of the rubber bands may also affect the acceleration of the object. Therefore, further experimentation and analysis would be needed to determine the exact acceleration in this scenario.
 

Related to Acceleration of 2 Rubber Bands on an Object

1. What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It is typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

2. How do you calculate acceleration?

To calculate acceleration, you must first measure an object's initial velocity (u) and its final velocity (v) at a specific time interval (t). Then, use the formula a = (v-u)/t, where "a" is acceleration.

3. How do rubber bands affect acceleration?

Rubber bands can affect acceleration by providing a force that opposes the movement of the object. As the rubber bands stretch, they build up potential energy which is converted into kinetic energy when released, causing the object to accelerate.

4. Can the number of rubber bands affect acceleration?

Yes, the number of rubber bands can affect acceleration. More rubber bands means a greater opposing force, resulting in a faster acceleration of the object.

5. How does the weight of the object affect acceleration with rubber bands?

The weight of the object can affect acceleration with rubber bands by increasing the force required to stretch the rubber bands. This means that a heavier object may have a slower acceleration compared to a lighter object with the same number of rubber bands.

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