Question

A 420-N force acts on a 400-N object, and the force is from the north. In which direction will the object move?

Answer 1

south

i took the test and got it wrong and it said the answer was south

Answer 2

NORTH WITH 20N


To solve this given word problem we can first identify the given and the apt formula to use in this phenomenon: Given: Force = 4, 500 N = 4, 500 kg-m/s^2 Acceleration = 5 m/s^2
Formula: f=ma
Derivation: m = f/a
Solution:
1. M = f/a
2. M = 4,500 kg-m/s^2 / 5 m/s^2
3. M = 900 kg

Hence, the object’s mass is 900 kg.