Question

The net force on a vehicle that is accelerating at a rate of 1.2 m/s2 is 1500 newtons. What is the mass

of the vehicle to the nearest kilogram?
A. 180 kg
B. 125 kg
C. 1800 kg
D. 1250 kg

Answer 1

D. 1250kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Force (F) = 1500N

Acceleration (a) = 1.2m/s²

Required

Determine the mass (m) of the vehicle

To solve this, we'll apply the following formula used in calculating force on an object.

Force(F) = Mass(m) * Acceleration (a)

Substitute values for F and a

1500N = m * 1.2m/s²

Make m the subject of formula

m = 1500N ÷ 1.2m/s²

m = 1250kg

Hence, the mass of the vehicle is 1250kg