JAMB Physics 1985 Question 7

Question 7

Newton's Laws and Momentum

A block of mass 2.0 kg resting on a smooth horizontal plane is acted upon simultaneously by two forces, 10 N due North and 10 N due East. The magnitude of the acceleration produced by the forces on the block is

  1. A.0.10 m s−2
  2. B.7.05 m s−2
  3. C.10.00 m s−2
  4. D.14.10 m s−2
  5. E.20.00 m s−2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (7.05 m s−2)

Explanation

Resultant = √(10² + 10²) ≈ 14.1 N. a = F/m = 14.1/2 ≈ 7.05 m s−2.