Hello!
To find the acceleration given the net force (N) and the mass (kg), we will need to use Newton's Second Law of Motion, which is shortened to be F = ma.
In this formula, F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.
Since we are given the net force and mass, we will be using division to find the acceleration, which is measured as m/s².
1). Net Force: 5.0 N; Mass = 2.5 kg
5.0 N / 2.5 kg = 2.0 m/s²
2). Net Force: 2.32 N; Mass = 12 kg
2.32 N / 12 kg ≈ 0.19 m/s²
3). Net Force: 18.2 N; Mass: 1.967 kg
18.2 N / 1.967 kg ≈ 9.25 m/s²
4). Net Force: 0.87 N; Mass: 21.2 kg
0.87 N / 21.2 kg ≈ 0.04 m/s²
5). Net Force: 180 N; Mass: 1.793 kg
180 N / 1.793 kg ≈ 100.39 m/s²
<u>Final answers</u>:
- 2.0 m/s²
- 0.19 m/s²
- 9.25 m/s²
- 0.04 m/s²
- 100.39 m/s²
