Question

Calculate the net force and the acceleration the block

Answer 1

Answer:

The net force is 20 N and the acceleration of the block is $5\ m/s^2$

Explanation:

Given that,

Mass of the block, m = 4 kg

Force in right side = 30 N

Force in left side = 10 N

We need to find the net force and the acceleration of the block.

Net force = Right force - left force (as both are opposite to each other)

= 30 N - 10 N

= 20 N

Formula for net force,

F = ma

a is acceleration

$a=\dfrac{F}{m}\\\\a=\dfrac{20\ N}{4\ kg}\\\\a=5\ m/s^2$

Hence, the net force is 20 N and acceleration of the block is $5\ m/s^2$.