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a 20 n force is applied to a 0.5 kg mass at an angle of 60o above the horizontal. find the acceleration of the mass along the smooth horizontal surface.



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The acceleration of the mass along the smooth horizontal surface is 20 m/s².

What is acceleration?

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

To calculate the acceleration of the mass along the smooth horizontal surface, we use the formula below

Formula:

  • a = Fcos∅/m.................... Equation 1

Where:

  • a = Acceleration of the mass
  • F = Force applied to the mass
  • m = Magnitide of the mass
  • ∅ = Angle to the horizontal

From the question,

Given:

  • F = 20 N
  • ∅ = 60°
  • m = 0.5 N

Substitute these values into equation 1

  • a = (20×cos60°)/0.5
  • a = 20×0.5/0.5
  • a = 20 m/s²

Hence, the acceleration of the mass is 20 m/s².

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