Question

16. An object has a mass of 13.5 kilograms. What force is required to accelerate it to a rate of 9.5 m/s2?
A. 81.00 N
B. 173.75 N
C. 132.30 N
D. 128.25 N

Answer 1

D. 128.25 because force=mass x acceleration

Answer 2

Answer:

D. 128.25 N

Explanation:

The force exerted on an object and the acceleration of the object are related by the following equation (Newton's second law):

$F=ma$

where

F is the force exerted on the object

m is the mass of the object

a is the acceleration

In this problem, we know:

- The mass of the object: m = 13.5 kg

- The acceleration: a = 9.5 m/s^2

Therefore, we can find the force required to give the object this acceleration:

$F=ma=(13.5 kg)(9.5 m/s^2)=128.25 N$