Question

A force of 1000 Newtons is used to push a box on a flat floor. It accelerated at a rate of 5 m/s2. What is the mass of the wagon?

Answer 1

67.56kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Fapp+mg = ma

Fapp= applied force

mg = reactional force

g = acceleration due to gravity

Where g = 9.8m/s^2 a= 5 m/s2, Fapp= 1000N.

1000N = ma + mg

1000N = m( a+g )

1000N = m ( 5+9.8)

1000N = m×14.8

m = 1000÷14.8

m = 67.56kg.

Hence the mass of the wagon will be 67.56kg