Question
If a force of 42 newtons is exerted on a 3.0-kilogram bowling ball, what is the resulting acceleration of the ball?(1 point)
Responses
45 m/s2
45 m/s 2
126 m/s2
126 m/s 2
39 m/s2
39 m/s 2
14 m/s2
Responses
45 m/s2
45 m/s 2
126 m/s2
126 m/s 2
39 m/s2
39 m/s 2
14 m/s2
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To find the acceleration of the bowling ball, you can use Newton's second law of motion, which states that force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). You can rearrange this equation to solve for acceleration (a):
\[ a = \frac{F}{m} \]
Where:
- \( F \) is the force applied (42 newtons),
- \( m \) is the mass of the object (3.0 kilograms).
Now, plug in the values:
\[ a = \frac{42 \, \text{N}}{3.0 \, \text{kg}} = 14 \, \text{m/s}^2 \]
Therefore, the resulting acceleration of the bowling ball is **14 m/s²**.
\[ a = \frac{F}{m} \]
Where:
- \( F \) is the force applied (42 newtons),
- \( m \) is the mass of the object (3.0 kilograms).
Now, plug in the values:
\[ a = \frac{42 \, \text{N}}{3.0 \, \text{kg}} = 14 \, \text{m/s}^2 \]
Therefore, the resulting acceleration of the bowling ball is **14 m/s²**.