Question

A 2000N of force caused an elevator to accelerate at a rate of 2 m/s2. What was the mass of the elevator?

Answer 1

Using newtons 2nd law,

F = ma

2000N = m * 2m/s²

2000/2 = m

m = 1000 kg

Answer 2

Answer:

1000 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Force = 2000N

Acceleration = 2 m/s²

To Find

Mass

Solution

Since F = mass × acceleration or F = ma

Therefore,

Mass = $\rm\dfrac{Force}{Acceleration} = \dfrac{2000 \ N}{2 \ m \ s^{-2} } = \bf 1000kg$