How to Calculate Force Applied to an Object
What is the formula to calculate the force applied to an object?
A. F=m.a
B. F= 4.28 N
C. F= 4.28 m/s2
D. F= mass x acceleration
Answer:
The correct answer is D.
When calculating the force applied to an object, we use the formula: force = mass x acceleration.
For example, if a pumpkin with a mass of 2.5 kg is pushed toward a wall with an average acceleration of 10.7 m/s2, we can calculate the force applied to the pumpkin by multiplying the mass and acceleration.
Therefore, force = 2.5 kg x 10.7 m/s2 = 26.75 N.
So, the force applied to the pumpkin to make it move is 26.75 N.