Question

When a net force of 17.0 newtons is applied to a dictionary placed on a frictionless table, it accelerates by 3.75 meters/second2. What is the mass of the book

Answer 1

Since
Force (weight) = mass x acceleration (gravity)
F=m x a

To determine acceleration, the formula will be:
Mass = Force / acceleration

Given are:
F = 17 N/ kg*m/s2
M = ?
A = 3.75 m/s2

Solution:

1. M = F/A
2. M = 17 kg*m/s2 / 3.75 m/s2
3. M = 4.533 kg