Mass Physics Example 3

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Example 3

easy
A net force of 30 N30 \text{ N} accelerates an object at 6 m/s26 \text{ m/s}^2. What is the mass of the object?

Solution

  1. 1
    Use F=maF = ma and solve for mass.
  2. 2
    m=Fa=306=5 kgm = \frac{F}{a} = \frac{30}{6} = 5 \text{ kg}

Answer

m=5 kgm = 5 \text{ kg}
Mass can be determined by measuring the force applied and the resulting acceleration, using Newton's second law.

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