A tension of 35.0N is applied downward on a 2.50kg mass. What is the acceleration of the mass? A. -59.5 m/s2 B. -14.0 m/s2 C. -4.20 m/s2 D. -23.8 m/s2

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Ogres · Answer 1 · 2022-11-28T10:21:51+0000

Answer:

$\text{B. }-14.0\:\mathrm{m/s^2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

From Newton's 2nd Law, we have
$\Sigma F=ma$ .

Substituting given values, we get:

$-35.0=2.50a,\\a=(-35.0)/(2.50),\\a=\boxed{-14.0\:\mathrm{m/s^2}}$

*Note the negative sign simply implies that the mass is travelling downwards (direction).