Question

Using the formula F= ma , what acceleration results from

exerting a 25 N horizontal force on a 0.5 kg ball at rest?

Answer 1

50 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Givens:

F = 25N horizontally

m = 0.5 kg

a = ?

We are solving for a, so plug in the known values into the formula F = ma

25N = 0.5kg*a

Divide both sides by 0.5kg

(Note that 1N = 1kg*m/s², so when you divide, kg cancels out leaving you with m/s²)

50 m/s² = a