Answer:
a = 120 m/s²
Explanation:
We apply Newton's second law in the x direction:
∑Fₓ = m*a Formula (1)
Known data
Where:
∑Fₓ: Algebraic sum of forces in the x direction
F: Force in Newtons (N)
m: mass (kg)
a: acceleration of the block (m/s²)
F = 1200N
m = 10 kg
Problem development
We replace the known data in formula (1)
1200 = 10*a
a = 1200/10
a = 120 m/s²
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