Question

a 5 kg block is pulled across a table by a horizontal force of 40 n with a frictional force 8 n opposing the motion. calculate the acceleration of the object

Answer 1

By Newton's 2nd law, m*a=sum_of_forces where m is the mass and a the acceleration. Here there are two forces in opposed directions.

Thus 5*a=40-8=32 therefore a=32/5=6.4m^s/2

Answer 2

Answer:

a=6.4m/s^2

Explanation:

from basic terms , this problem can be tied to newtons second law of motion,

which states that

The rate of change in motion is directly proportional to the force applied .

a force is that which tends to change a body's state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line.

frictional force is the force tat oppose the motion between an object

acceleration is the cane in velocity per time

mass is the composition of matter in an object.

f$\alpha$ m(v-u)/t

f=km(v-u)/t

k=1

f=m(v-u)/t

(v-u)/t=a

f=ma

the sum of forces on this block will be

F-Fr=ma

notice that the frictional force is in opposition to the horizontal force, hence it is designated as a negative force

40-8=5a

32=5a

a=32/5

a=6.4m/s^2