The mass would be 51 kg. So b is the right answer.
There are different options here but all of them work by approximating and assuming.
i) that the boulder is above ground.
ii) that the bottom surface of the boulder is known.
iii) the shape of the boulder is taken into account.
The most accurate way is measuring it by displacement method but the boulder is immovable hence the volume can be calculated by measuring the boulder or a waterproof box to be built around the boulder and calculate the volume occupied by boulder.
All the above methods are estimating methods.
*Another way to find the density is through specific gravity.
S.G = <u>Density</u><u> </u><u>of</u><u> </u><u>object</u>
Density of water
If the material that makes the boulder is known that is if it's stone or a mineral then the specific gravity can be found.
If the boulder is purely rock then S.G lies between 3 - 3.5 and the density of water is known thus the density of the boulder can be found without moving the boulder.
This is what I think after correction and allthe best!
Answer:
The statement is true.
Both gravity and centrifugal force act on the Moon which causes it get pulled towards Earth (gravity) and get "flung away" so it doesn't hit us (centrifugal force).
Answer:
(a) T= 38.4 N
(b) m= 26.67 kg
Explanation:
We apply Newton's second law:
∑F = m*a (Formula 1)
∑F : algebraic sum of the forces in Newton (N)
m : mass in kilograms (kg)
a : acceleration in meters over second square (m/s²)
Kinematics
d= v₀t+ (1/2)*a*t² (Formula 2)
d:displacement in meters (m)
t : time in seconds (s)
v₀: initial speed in m/s
vf: final speed in m/s
a: acceleration in m/s²
v₀=0, d=18 m , t=5 s
We apply the formula 2 to calculate the accelerations of the blocks:
d= v₀t+ (1/2)*a*t²
18= 0+ (1/2)*a*(5)²
a= (2*18) / ( 25) = 1.44 m/s²
to the right
We apply Newton's second law to the block A
∑Fx = m*ax
60-T = 15*1.44
60 - 15*1.44 = T
T = 38.4 N
We apply Newton's second law to the block B
∑Fx = m*ax
T = m*ax
38.4 = m*1.44
m= (38.4) / (1.44)
m = 26.67 kg
