Question

A 100 kg runner exerts a force of 50 N. Determine the acceleration in meters per second squared of the runner using Newton's Second Law.

Answer 1

Acceleration = 0.5 meters per second square

Explanation:

By Newton's second law of motion,

F = ma

Here, F = force exerted by runner

m = mass of the runner

a = Acceleration due to force applied on the mass

By applying values given in the question,

50 = 100a

a =
`(50)/(100)`

a = 0.5 meters per second square

Therefore, acceleration due to force exerted is 0.5 m per second square