Question

A student uses a magnet to move a 0.025 kg metal ball. The magnet exerts a

force of 5 N, which causes the ball to begin moving. What is the acceleration of
the ball when it begins to move?

Answer 1

The acceleration of the ball is 200 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

Force:

Force is the push or pull on an object with mass that causes it to change velocity or to accelerate.

Force represents as a vector, which means it has both magnitude and direction.

Given:

Mass of metal ball = 0.025 kg

Force = 5 N

To Find:

Acceleration, = ?

Solution:

Formula:

`Force = Mass* Acceleration\\F= ma\\5 = 0.025* Acceleration\\Acceleration = (5)/(0.025) \\Acceleration = 200\ m/s^(2)`

The acceleration of the ball is 200 m/s².