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How would the acceleration of a chain of three shopping carts compare with the acceleration of a single cart if the same force acted on both?

A1/3 as much the single
B1/2 as much the single
C3 times as much the single
D2 times as much the single

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metchelle

So in order to know the correct answer, let us analyze the problem. Given that a = F/m where a is acceleration, F is force and m is mass, here is the solution.

a = F/m 

a' = F/3m 

a'/a = 1/3

Based on this, the correct answer would be option A. 

1/3 as much the single  Hope this helps.