Answer:
The force is 12 N
Explanation:
* Lets explain how to solve the problem
- Direct variation is a relationship between two variables that can
be expressed by an equation in which one variable is equal to a
constant times the other
- If y ∝ x , then y = kx , where k is the constant of variation
* Lets solve the problem
- The force acting on the object varies directly with the object's
acceleration
∵ The force is F in newtons and a is the acceleration is m/s²
∴ F ∝ a
∴ F = ka
- To find k substitute F and a by the initial values of them
∵ A force of 10 N acts on a certain object, the acceleration of the
object is 5 m/s²
∵ F = 10 N when a = 5 m/s²
∵ F = ka
∴ 10 = k(5)
- Divide both sides by 5
∴ K = 2
- Substitute the value of k in the equation
∴ F = 2a
- Lets find the force when the acceleration is 6 m/s²
∵ a = 6 m/s²
∴ F = 2(6) = 12
* The force is 12 N