A force of 100.0 N is applied to an object of mass 85.0 kg.What is the object's acceleration? A)1.18 m/s² B)2.49 m/s² C)4.91 m/s² D)9.81 m/s²

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The acceleration can be calculated using Newton's second law of motion, $F = ma$, where $F$ is the force applied, $m$ is the mass of the object, and $a$ is the acceleration. Rearranging for $a$, we get $a = \frac{F}{m}$. Substituting the given values, $a = \frac{100.0\, \text{N}}{85.0\, \text{kg}} = 1.176\, \text{m/s}^2$, which rounds to 1.18 m/s$^2$, matching choice A.

A Force of 100