Question

Use the information below and your knowledge of science to answer the two questions that follow. A constant eastward horizontal force of 70 newtons is applied to a 20 kilogram cart moving toward the east on a level floor. The frictional force on the cart has a magnitude of 10 newtons. 4. Which of the following correctly freebody diagrams correctly represents the forces acting on the cart?

Answer 1

The correct free body diagram representing the forces acting on the cart would include the following forces:

1. A vector arrow pointing eastwards representing the applied force of 70 newtons.
2. A vector arrow pointing westwards representing the frictional force of 10 newtons.
3. A vector arrow pointing downwards representing the force of gravity, which can be calculated using the formula F = m * g, where m is the mass of the cart (20 kg) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s^2).