Question

Calculate the acceleration required to move trolley of mass 60 kg when a force of 360N is applied on the trolley

Answer 1

Given :

Mass of trolley = 60kg

Applied force = 360N

To Find :

We have to find acceleration of trolley$.$

Concept :

As per newton's second law of motion, Force is defined as the product of mass and acceleration.

Force is a polar vector quantity having both magnitude as well as direction$.$

Mathematically, F = ma

Calculation :

➝ F = ma

➝ 360 = 60a

➝ a = 360/60

➝ a = 6m/s²

Answer 2

Given ,

• Mass (m) = 60 kg
• Force (f) = 360 N

As we know that ,

The Newton's second law of motion states that the rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to the applied force

Force ∝ ΔP/t

Force = kΔP/t

Where , k = constant = 1

Force = m(v - u)/t

$\boxed{ \sf{Force = ma}}$

Thus ,

360 = 60 × a

a = 360/60

a = 6 m/s²

Therefore , the acceleration of the trolley is 6 m/s²