Chapter 4, Problem 1TS

If you apply a net force of $5\text{}\text{N}$ on a cart with a mass $5\text{}\text{}\text{kg}$, show that the acceleration is $1{\text{m/s}}^2$.

To determine

The acceleration of the cart is $1{\text{m/s}}^2$.

Answer to Problem 1TS

The acceleration of the cart is $1{\text{m/s}}^2$.

Explanation of Solution

Given info: Net force act on a cart is $5\text{N}$ and mass of cart is $5\text{kg}$.

Write the expression for the acceleration.

$a=\frac{F}{m}$

Here,

$F$ is the net force on a cart

$m$ is the mass of cart

Substitute $5\text{N}$ is $F$ and $5\text{kg}$ for $m$ in the above expression to get $a$.

$a=\frac{5\text{N}}{5\text{kg}}\text{a}=\text{a}$

$a=1{\text{m/s}}^2$

Conclusion:

Therefore, the acceleration of the cart is $1{\text{m/s}}^2$.