Question

This object has a mass of 45 kilograms. The applied force is 300 N and the force of friction is 120 N. What is the acceleration of this object

Answer 1

4ms^-2

Step-by-step explanation:

m = 45Kg, Frictional force = 120N, Applied force = 300N, a = ?

Firstly, you find the net force acting on the body

Net force = Applied force - Frictional force

Net force = 300N - 120N = 180N

F = 180N

using the formula for Force

F = ma

Then making acceleration subject of the formula; you will get:

a = F/m

a = 180N/45Kg

a = 4ms^-2