What force gives a mass of 17 kg an acceleration of 2 m/s²?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 34 N
- Step 1: Newton's second law: F = ma. Step 2. F = 17 × 2 = 34 N. Answer: 34 N. Why not the others: 8.5 N is what you get if you divide the mass by the acceleration. 19 N is what you get if you add the numbers. 340 N is what you get if you multiply by g as well.
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