Question

If the object represented by the FBD below has a mass of 2.0 kg, what is the

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

Let us first resolve the forces.

Horizontal, the vectorial resolution is equal to zero. Since the positive direction and negative direction vector are of same magnitude. Therefore, summation of horizontal forces Fh = 0

Vertical resolution, the sum of forces will be Fv = 30 - 35 = - 5 N

Resultant force F = sqrt( Fv^2 + Fh^2)

Substitutes Fv and Fh. We get

R = sqrt ( 25) = 5N

We are given that the mass M = 2kg

From Newton second law,

F = Ma

Where a = acceleration

Substitute F and M and make a the subject of formula

5 = 2a

a = 5/2 = 2.5 m/s^2

Therefore, acceleration a of the object is 2.5 m/s^2 down.