A force of 10 N acts on a body of mass 2 kg. Find the acceleration of the body — Physics problems | PhysLabo
Loading...

Acceleration of a body under a force

Easy 9 grade Mechanics / Newton's Laws

A resultant force $F = 10$ N acts on a body of mass $m = 2$ kg. Find the acceleration of the body.

Given
  • $m = 2$ kg
  • $F = 10$ N
  • $a = ?$
Hints
Hint 1 / 2
Newton's second law: $F = ma$.
Hint 2 / 2
Divide the force by the mass.
Solution

Newton's second law: $F = ma$. Hence the acceleration:

$$a = \frac{F}{m} = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \text{ m/s}^2$$

Answer

$a = 5$ m/s²