Physics · Force and inertia, Newton's first law of motion, momentum, Newton's second Law of motion, impulse, Newton's third Law of motion

A constant force acting on a body of mass changes its speed from to in . The dir

A constant force acting on a body of mass \( 3.0 \mathrm{kg} \) changes its speed from \( 2.0 \mathrm{ms}^{-1} \) to \( 3.5 \mathrm{ms}^{-1} \) in \( 25 \mathrm{s} \). The direction of the motion of the body remains unchanged. What is the magnitude of the force (in newton)?

  • A. 0.18
  • B. 0.36
  • C. 0.72
  • D. 0.24

Step-by-step solution

Using Newton's second law: F = ma. Acceleration a = (v - u)/t = (3.5 - 2.0)/25 = 1.5/25 = 0.06 m/s². Then F = 3.0 kg × 0.06 m/s² = 0.18 N.
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