Question 1 • POP Physics 26/27
Newton’s second law gives acceleration as net force divided by mass: a = Fnet/m. Here, a = 20 N ÷ 50 kg = 0.4 m/s², so the correct choice is “Acceleration can be found by dividing the net force by mass.” The net force is already given, so you do not need to resolve gravity into components first.
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