Question

Phil is riding a scooter and pushes off the ground with his foot. this causes him to accelerate at 12 m /s. Phil weighs 600 N. how strong was his push off the ground?​

Answer 1

734.16 kg m/
`s^(2)`

Step-by-step explanation:

The problem is asking for the Force of pushing off the ground.

• The formula of Force is: F = mass x acceleration

Given = Mass: 600 newtons (N)

Acceleration: 12 m/
`s^(2)`

We have to convert the mass into kg first. Remember that 1 kg is equal to 9.80665 newtons.

Let x be the mass in newtons.

Let's convert:
`(1 kg)/(9.80665 N)` x
`(x)/(600 N)` =
`(600)/(9.80665)` = 61.18 kg

Phil's weight is 61.18 kg

Let's go back to finding the force.

F = m x a

F = 61.18 kg x 12 m/
`s^(2)`

F = 734.16 kg m/
`s^(2)`