Two cars are at a stop light. When the light turns green the car of mass m begins to move with acceleration a; the car of mass 2m moves in the same direction with acceleration a/2. Which car engine delivers the most power? Explain your answer.                  (a) the car of mass m                                                             (b) the car of mass 2m                                                         ( c) the power is the same for both cars

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Two cars are at a stop light. When the light turns green the car of mass m begins to move with acceleration a; the car of mass 2m moves in the same direction with acceleration a/2. Which car engine delivers the most power? Explain your answer.                

 (a) the car of mass m                                                            

(b) the car of mass 2m                                                        

( c) the power is the same for both cars

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