Which would require a greater force $-$ accelerating a $2 \ kg$ mass at $5 \ m s^{-2}$ or a $5 \ kg$ mass at $3 \ m s^{-2}$?

  • A
    Accelerating a $2 \ kg$ mass at $5 \ m s^{-2}$
  • B
    Accelerating a $5 \ kg$ mass at $3 \ m s^{-2}$
  • C
    Both require the same force
  • D
    Cannot be determined

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