Question

A force f = 3i + 4j newton is applied on a body of mass 2 kg. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the acceleration in the body.

Answer 1

ANSWER

a=f/m

=(3/2)i +2j

|a|=

$\sqrt{ (\frac{3}{2} ) {}^{2} + 2 {}^{2} } = \frac{5}{2} \: m.s {}^{ - 2}$