Answer:
0.09 m/s²
Explanation:
Acceleration: This can be defined as the rate of change of velocity.
The S.I unit of acceleration is m/s².
From the question, expression for acceleration is given as
F' = ma
Using Pythagoras Theory,
√(F₁²+F₂²) = ma................... Equation 1
Where F₁ = Force of the First person on the boulder, F₂ = Force of the Second person on the boulder, F' = resultant force acting on the boulder, m = mass of the boulder, a = acceleration of the boulder.
make a the subject of the equation
a = √(F₁²+F₂²) /m................ Equation 2
Given: m = 825 kg, F₁ = 64 N, F₂ = 38 N,
Substitute into equation 2
a = [√(64²+38²)]/825
a = {√(5540)}/825
a = 74.43/825
a = 0.09 m/s²
