Question

A roller coaster begins at the top of a hillIf it accelerates at the rate of 2m/s ^2 And has a mass of 2000kg, what net force is acting on it? (F=ma)

Answer 1

The correct answer to the question is : 4000 N

EXPLANATION:

As per the question, the mass of the roller coaster is given as m = 2000 kg

The acceleration of the roller coaster is given as a = 2m/s2

We are asked to calculate the net force acting on the roller coaster.

From Newton's second laws of motion,we know that net external force acting on a particle is equal to the product of mass with acceleration of the particle.

Mathematically it is written as-

F = ma

Hence,net force acting on the roller coaster is calculated as-

F = 2000Kg×2m/s2

= 4000 N.

Here, Newton (N) is the unit of force.

Hence,net force acting on the roller coaster is 4000 N.