Question

A net force of 24 N is acting on a 4.0-kg object. Find the acceleration in m/s2.

Answer 1

Hi there!

We can use Newton's Second Law:

`\Sigma F = ma`

ΣF = Net force (N)
m = mass (kg)
a = acceleration (m/s²)

We can rearrange the equation to solve for the acceleration.

`a = (\Sigma F)/(m)\\\\a = (24)/(4) = \boxed{6 (m)/(s^2)}`