Question

Find the answer to the problem

Answer 1

1,51 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Since both forces F₁ and F₂ act in the same horizontal direction(East) with no vector components in any other direction the net force acting on the object is

`F_(NET) = F_1 + F_2 = 10 + 6 = 16N` acting due east

The mass of the object is 10.6kg

The equation relating Force, mass and acceleration is

`F = m \cdot a`

where

F = force in Newtons

m = mass in kg

a = acceleration in m/s²

Plugging in known values into the equation for Force gives us:

16 N = 10.6 kg x a m/s²

Therefore a = 16N/10.6 = 1,51 m/s²