Question

What net force would be required for a 50.5 kg wolf to accelerate at 5.0 m/s^2

Answer 1

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf 252.5 \ Newtons }}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Force is the push or pull on object that can cause different things, like acceleration. According to Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, it is the product of mass and acceleration.

`F=m*a`

The mass of the wolf is 50.5 kilograms and the acceleration is 5.0 meters per square second. Therefore:

• 
  `m= 50.5 \ kg`

• 
  `a= 5.0 \ m/s^2`

Substitute the values into the formula.

`F= 50.5 \ kg * 5.0 \ m/s^2`

Multiply.

`F=252.5 \ kg*m/s^2`

• 1 kilogram meter per square second is equal to 1 Newton.
• Our answer of 252.5 kg*m/s² is equal to 252.5 Newtons.

`F= 252.5 \ N`

The force required is 252.5 Newtons.