A net force of 16 N causes a mass to accelerate at a rate of 5 m/s2. Determine the mass
To determine the mass, we can use Newton's second law of motion:
F = m*a
Where:
F = net force = 16 N
m = mass (unknown)
a = acceleration = 5 m/s^2
Substitute the given values into the equation:
16 N = m * 5 m/s^2
Solve for m:
m = 16 N / 5 m/s^2
m = 3.2 kg
Therefore, the mass of the object is 3.2 kg.