What is the mass of an object if it takes a net force of 30 Newtons to accelerate if at a rate of 5 m/s²?
The mass of the object can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, which states that force is equal to mass multiplied by acceleration.
F = m * a
Given:
Force (F) = 30 N
Acceleration (a) = 5 m/s²
Rearranging the formula to solve for mass (m):
m = F / a
m = 30 N / 5 m/s²
m = 6 kg
Therefore, the mass of the object is 6 kg.