Question

A 7.3 N force pulls horizontally on a 1.7 kg block that slides on a smooth horizontal surface. What is the acceleration of the block?

a) 4.29 m/s²
b) 2.39 m/s²
c) 0.62 m/s²
d) 1.18 m/s²

Answer 1

The acceleration of the block is approximately 4.29 m/s².

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the acceleration of the block, we can use Newton's second law which states that the net force on an object is equal to the product of its mass and acceleration, F = ma. The acceleration of the block is approximately 4.29 m/s². In this case, the force pulling the block is 7.3 N.

Since there is no friction or other forces mentioned, we can assume that the net force is equal to the applied force. The acceleration of the block is approximately 4.29 m/s². Thus, we have 7.3 N = 1.7 kg * a. Solving for a, we find that the acceleration is approximately 4.29 m/s².