Answer:
15.2 m/s²
Explanation:
Acceleration: This can be defined as the rate of change of velocity. The S.I unit of acceleration is m/s²
From the question,
F-W = ma......................... Equation 1
Where F = Tension on the line, W = weight of the fish, m = mass of the fish, a = acceleration of the fish.
But,
W = mg........................ Equation 2
Where g = acceleration due to gravity.
Substitute equation 2 into equation 1
F-mg = ma
make a the subject of the equation
a = (F-mg)/m.................... Equation 3
Given: F = 150 N, m = 6 kg,
Constant: g = 9.8 m/s²
Substitute into equation 2
a = [150-(6×9.8)]/6
a = (150-58.8)/6
a = 91.2/6
a = 15.2 m/s²
Hence the minimum acceleration of the fish = 15.2 m/s²
