Answer:
The object accelerates downward at 4 m/s² since the tension on the rope is less than weight of the object.
Explanation:
Given;
mass of the object, m = 2 kg
weigh of the object, W = 20 N
tension on the rope, T = 12 N
The acceleration of the object is calculated by applying Newton's second law of motion as follows;
T = F + W
T = ma + W
ma = T - W
(the negative sign indicates deceleration of the object)
The object accelerates downward at 4 m/s² since the tension on the rope is less than weight of the object.