An object with a mass of 2000 g accelerates 8.3 m/s^2 when an unknown force is applied to it. What is the amount of the force?
To find the force applied to the object, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that force (F) is equal to the mass (m) of an object multiplied by its acceleration (a):
F = m * a
Given:
Mass (m) = 2000 g = 2 kg (converting g to kg by dividing by 1000)
Acceleration (a) = 8.3 m/s^2
Applying the formula:
F = 2 kg * 8.3 m/s^2
F = 16.6 N
Therefore, the force applied to the object is 16.6 Newtons.