Question

Two forces are applied to a 17kg box, as shown. The box is on a smooth surface

Which statement best describes the acceleration of the box?

A. the box accelerated to at 1.0 m/s² to the right because the net force is 17N to the right.

B. The box accelerates at 1.9 m/s² to the right because the greater force is to the right.

C. The box accelerates at 3.0 m/s² because the combined force cause the box to accelerate.

D. The box does not accelerate, because neither the force is large enough to move the box.

Answer 1

A. the box accelerated to at 1.0 m/s² to the right because the net force is 17N to the right.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to find the net force acting on the body;

Net force = Forward force - Backward force

Forward force = 35N

Backward force = 18N

Net force = 35N - 18N = 17N

So;

Net force = mass x acceleration

17 = 17 x acceleration

Acceleration = 1m/s²

Therefore, the body moves in the forward direction with an acceleration of 1m/s²