Hi there!
Use the following equation: (Newton's Second Law)
∑F = ma, where:
∑F = net force (J)
m = mass (kg)
a = acceleration (m/s²)
Plug in the given values:
∑F = 1500 · 40 = <em>60,000 J</em>
Refer to the diagram shown below.
The angle is in quadrant 4, therefore cos θ is positive.
The length of the hypotenuse is determined from the Pythagorean theorem as
c² = 3² + 4² = 25
c = 5
Calculate cosine of the reference angle.
cos θ = 3/5
Answer: 3/5
Acceleration = ( final velocity - intial velocity ) / time
= (60-0)m/s / 3s
= 20 m/s2
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