Question

forces unit 1 test review
82 n of force act on an object with a mass of 37 kg. what is the acceleration of the object?
○ .45 m/s²
○ 3.084 m/s²
○ 119 m/s²
○ 2.22 m/s²

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Newton's Second Law

Newton's Second Law states that \( F = ma \), where \( F \) is force, \( m \) is mass, and \( a \) is acceleration. We need to solve for \( a \), so we rearrange the formula to \( a=\frac{F}{m} \).

Step2: Substitute the given values

We are given \( F = 82\space N \) and \( m = 37\space kg \). Substituting these into the formula, we get \( a=\frac{82}{37} \).

Step3: Calculate the result

Calculating \( \frac{82}{37}\approx2.22\space m/s^2 \).

Answer:

\( 2.22\space m/s^2 \) (corresponding to the option with \( 2.22\space m/s^2 \))