The positions of two blocks at successive 0.20-second time intervals are represented by the numbered squares in the figure below. The blocks are moving toward the right. Block a Block b 1 2 3 IM 3 The accelerations of the blocks are related as follows: 5 6 5 O The acceleration of "a" is greater than the acceleration of "b". O The acceleration of "b" is greater than the acceleration of "a". O Not enough information is given to answer the question. O The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are zero. The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are greater than zero. 7

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The positions of two blocks at successive 0.20-second time intervals are represented by the
numbered squares in the figure below. The blocks are moving toward the right.
Block a
Block b
1
2
3
The accelerations of the blocks are related as follows:
O The acceleration of "a" is greater than the acceleration of "b".
O The acceleration of "b" is greater than the acceleration of "a".
O Not enough information is given to answer the question.
5
6
5
O The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are zero.
O The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are greater than zero.
7
Transcribed Image Text:The positions of two blocks at successive 0.20-second time intervals are represented by the numbered squares in the figure below. The blocks are moving toward the right. Block a Block b 1 2 3 The accelerations of the blocks are related as follows: O The acceleration of "a" is greater than the acceleration of "b". O The acceleration of "b" is greater than the acceleration of "a". O Not enough information is given to answer the question. 5 6 5 O The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are zero. O The acceleration of "a" equals the acceleration of "b". Both accelerations are greater than zero. 7
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