Question: Two objects have masses m and 5 m , respectively. They both are placed side by side on a frictionless inclined plane and allowed to

Two objects have masses m and 5m, respectively. They both are placed side by side on a frictionless inclined plane and allowed to slide down from rest.
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The two objects reach the bottom of the incline at the same time.
It takes the lighter object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
It takes the heavier object 5 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.
It takes the lighter object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the heavier object.
It takes the heavier object 10 times longer to reach the bottom of the incline than the lighter object.

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