Question

A 10- kilogram block is pushed across a horizontal surface with a horizontal force of 20 N against a friction force of 10 N. The acceleration of the block is_______.

Answer 1

Answer:

$1m/s^2$

Explanation:

Mass of block=10 kg

Applied horizontal force =F=20 N

Friction force=f=10 N

We have to find the acceleration of block.

Net force=Applied horizontal force-friction force

$ma=F-f$

Where F= Horizontal force

f=Friction force

m=Mass of object

a=Acceleration of object

$10a=20-10=10$

$a=\frac{10}{10}=1 m/s^2$

Hence, the acceleration of the block=$1m/s^2$