Question

A 10N force pulls to the right and friction opposes 2N. If the object is 20kg,find the acceleraton.

Answer 1

Force = mass * acceleration

10 N - 2 N = 20 kg * acceleration

8 N = 20 kg * acceleration

8 / 20 = acceleration

2/5 m/s^2 = acceleration

Answer 2

The acceleration is 0.4 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that,

Force = 10 N

Opposing force = 2 N

Mass of object = 20 kg

We need to calculate the acceleration

Using formula of newton's second law

`F = ma`

Where, F = force

m = mass

a = acceleration

Put the value into the formula

`10N-2N = 20* a`

`8 N=20* a`

`a =(8)/(20)`

`a=0.4\ m/s^2`

Hence, The acceleration is 0.4 m/s²