Question

If an object is accelerating at 4 m/s^2 and has a mass of 8 kg, what is the net

force (in newtons, N) on the object?

Answer 1

The force applied is 32 N

Step-by-step explanation:

F = ma

F = 8 × 4

F = 32 N

Answer 2

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf 32 \ Newtons}}`

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to find the net force on an object. According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, force is the product of mass and acceleration. Therefore, the formula for calculating force is:

`F= m * a`

The mass of the object is 8 kilograms and its acceleration is 4 meters per second squared.

• m= 8 kg
• a= 4 m/s²

Substitute these values into the formula.

`F= 8 \ kg * 4 \ m/s^2`

Multiply.

`F= 32 \ kg *m/s^2`

Convert the units. 1 kilogram meter per second squared is equal to 1 Newton. So, our answer of 32 kilogram meters per second squared is equal to 32 Newtons.

`F= 32 \ N`

The net force on the object is 32 Newtons.