An experiment is set up and collects the following data
Force (N) Acceleration (m/s^2)
30 1.5
70 3.5
85 4.25
What is the mass of the object experimented on in this situation?
a
10 kg
b
15 kg
c
20 kg
d
25 kg
To find the mass of the object, we can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that the force acting on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration. Mathematically, it can be written as:
Force = mass * acceleration
Using the given data points, we can use any of the three data points to find the mass. Let's use the first data point (30 N, 1.5 m/s²) to find the mass:
30 N = mass * 1.5 m/s²
To isolate the mass, divide both sides of the equation by 1.5 m/s²:
mass = 30 N / 1.5 m/s²
mass = 20 kg
Therefore, the mass of the object experimented on in this situation is 20 kg.
Answer: c) 20 kg