A body of mass 5 kg is acted on by a resultant force of 20 N. Its acceleration is
- A. 4 m per second squared
- B. 100 m per second squared
- C. 0.25 m per second squared
- D. 25 m per second squared
Explanation
From F equals ma, the acceleration is 20 divided by 5, giving 4 m per second squared in the direction of the resultant force. Multiplying instead of dividing produces the 100 distractor. The force used must always be the resultant, not any single force acting on the body.