Question

A 5.20-N force is applied to a 1.05-kg object to accelerate it rightwards. The object encounters 3.29-N of friction. Determine the acceleration of the object.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We will use the equation F - f = ma, which is just a fancy way of stating Newton's 2nd Law. For us:

F = 5.20 to the right (+)

f = 3.29 to the left (-)

m = 1.05 kg. Therefore,

5.20 - 3.29 = 1.05a and

1.91 = 1.05a so

a = 1.82 m/s/s to the right