Question

It is determined that a resultant force of 60 N will give a wagon an acceleration

of 10 m/s2

. What force is required to give the wagon an acceleration of only 2 m/s2

Answer 1

F₂ = 12 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Resultant force = 60 N

Initial acceleration, a = 10 m/s²

We need to find the force required to give the wagon an acceleration of 2 m/s².

Since, F = ma

`(F_1)/(F_2)=(a_1)/(a_2)\\\\(60)/(F_2)=(10)/(2)\\\\(60)/(F_2)=5\\\\F_2=12\ N`

Hence, the new required force is 12 N.