137k views
2 votes
What is the acceleration of a 2,000. -kilogram truck if a force of 4,200. N is used to make it start moving forward?.

User JdGhuman
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

2.1 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

The acceleration of a truck that is being moved by a force can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion:

F = ma

where F is the net force acting on the truck, m is the mass of the truck, and a is the acceleration of the truck.

Substituting the given values, we get:

4,200 N = (2,000 kg) a

Solving for a, we get:

a = 4,200 N / 2,000 kg

a = 2.1 m/s²

User Fbmch
by
7.5k points