Question

A constant eastward horizontal force of 70 newtons is applied to a 20 -kilogram crate moving toward the east on a level floor. If the frictional force on the crate has a magnitude of 10 newtons, what is the magnitude of the crate's acceleration?

Answer 1

a = 3 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

mass of crate = 20 Kg

horizontal force on crate = 70 N

frictional force on the crate = 10 N

acceleration of crate = ?

now, calculating net force acting on the crate.

F = horizontal force - frictional force

F = 70 - 10

F = 60 N

net force on the crate is equal to 60 N.

We also know that

F = m a

60 = 20 x a

a = 3 m/s²

Hence, the acceleration of the crate is equal to 3 m/s²