Question

A boy pushes on a wagon so that it accelerates at a rate of 0.50 m/s2. The wagon has a mass of 24 kg. What is the magnitude of the boy's pushing force? (Ignore frictional effects.) 12 N 12 kg 48 N 48 kg

Answer 1

Answer:

12N

Explanation:

Force acting on any body is equal to mass of body multiplied by acceleration produced in the body.

Its formula is

F = M*a

where F is the force acting on body

M is the mass of the body

a is the acceleration produced in the body

Unit of force is Newton represented by N

1 N is force acting on body of mass 1 kg which produces acceleration of 1m/s^2.

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Given

a = 0.50 m/s^2

M = 24 kg

therefore

F = 24*0.5 = 12 N

Thus,  magnitude of the boy's pushing force is 12 N.