Final answer:
To find the net force required to accelerate the same object at 1.0 meter per second squared, you divide the original force (10 N) by the factor of reduction in acceleration, which is 5. The result is 2 N, so the correct answer is 2 N.OPTION A.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of this question is Physics, specifically it involves understanding Newton's second law of motion which is the basis for calculating the required net force to accelerate an object. The second law of motion states that the force (F) acting on an object is equal to the mass (m) of the object times its acceleration (a), which is represented by the equation F = m * a.
In the given problem, an object accelerates at 5.0 meters per second squared due to a net force of 10 newtons. To find the force needed to accelerate the same object at 1.0 meter per second squared, you simply use the proportionality of Newton's second law. Since acceleration is inversely proportional to the force when mass is constant, if the acceleration is reduced by a factor of 5 (from 5.0 m/s² to 1.0 m/s²), the force required will also be reduced by a factor of 5. So, you divide the original force (10 N) by 5 to get the answer.
The calculation is as follows:
Required net force = (Original force) / (Factor of reduction in acceleration)
Required net force = 10 N / 5
Required net force = 2 N
Therefore, the correct answer is a. 2 N.