Answer to Question #145850 in Physics for Erica

Question

A netforce of 16 N causes a mass to accelerate at a rate of 5 m/s2. Determine the mass.

Answer 1

We can find the mass from the Newton's Second Law of Motion:

$$F_{net}=ma,$$ $$m=\dfrac{F_{net}}{a}=\dfrac{16\ N}{5\ \dfrac{m}{s^2}}=3.2\ kg.$$

Answer:

$m=3.2\ kg.$