Question

PART A:

Answer 1

Answer:

4 m/$s^{2}$

Explanation:

From Equilibrium of forces, The Tension in string is cancelled by the Weight (product of mass and acceleration due to gravity) of the body acting downwards.

The Net force = Mass * Acceleration.

Since Net Force = 20 Newton, Mass = 5kg, therefore;

20 = 5kg * acceleration. Dividing the RHS and LHS of the equation by 5, we have;

Acceleration = $\frac{20}{5}$ which gives 4.

Note: RHS means Right Hand Side.

         LHS means Left Hand Side.