An archer shot a 0.06 kg arrow at a target. The arrow accelerated at 5,000 m/s/s to reach a speed of 50.0 m/s as it left the bow. During this ACCELERATION, what was the net force on the arrow to the nearest newton?
A. 3 N
B. 833 N
C. 300 N
D. None of the Above
The net force can be found using Newton's second law, which states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a):
F = ma
In this case, the mass of the arrow is 0.06 kg and the acceleration is 5,000 m/s/s, so:
F = 0.06 kg x 5,000 m/s/s
F = 300 N
Therefore, the answer is C. 300 N.