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A body of mass 28g, initially at rest is acted upon by a force, F…

A body of mass 28g, initially at rest is acted upon by a force, F Newtons. If it attains a velocity of (5.4ms^{-1}) in 18 seconds, find the value of F.

  • A.
    0.0082N
  • B.
    0.0084N
  • C.
    0.082N
  • D.
    0.084N
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

(F = mass times acceleration) but (accl = frac{v – u}{t})

(therefore F = m(frac{v – u}{t}))

(Mass = 28g = 0.028kg)

(v = 5.4 ms^{-1}; u = 0; t = 18secs)

(therefore F = 0.028(frac{5.4 – 0}{18}) = 0.028 times 0.3 = 0.0084N)