Answer:
a. Net force = 40 Newton.
b. Acceleration = 8m/s²
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the following data;
Force on postive x-axis = 90N
Force on negative x-axis = 50N
Mass = 5kg
a. To find the net force;
Net force can be defined as the vector sum of all the forces acting on a body or an object i.e the sum of all forces acting simultaneously on a body or an object.
The net force is equal to the difference between the two forces applied because they are acting in opposite directions.
Net force = 90 - 50
Net force = 40N
b. To find the acceleration;
Acceleration = net force/mass
Acceleration = 40/5
Acceleration = 8m/s²