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Dominik [7]
3 years ago
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A 40kg mass is pulled along a surface by a horizontal force of 300N. Friction on the mass is 30N. What is the acceleration of th

e mass???
Physics
1 answer:
Sophie [7]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

6.75 m/s²

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Mass (m) of object = 40 Kg

Force applied (Fₐ) = 300 N

Force of friction (Fբ) = 30 N

Acceleration (a) =?

Next, we shall determine the net force acting on the mass. This can be obtained as follow:

Force applied (Fₐ) = 300 N

Force of friction (Fբ) = 30 N

Net force (Fₙ) =?

Fₙ = Fₐ – Fբ

Fₙ = 300 – 30

Fₙ = 270 N

Thus, the net force acting on the mass is 270 N.

Finally, we shall determine acceleration of the mass. This can be obtained as follow:

Mass (m) of object = 40 Kg

Net force (Fₙ) = 270 N

Acceleration (a) =?

Net force = mass × acceleration

Fₙ = m × a

270 = 40 × a

Divide both side by 40

a = 270 / 40

a = 6.75 m/s²

Therefore, the acceleration of the mass is 6.75 m/s²

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