Answer:
A. The applied force should be the same size as the friction force
Explanation:
Whenever we apply a force to an object it moves if the force applied to that object is unbalanced and there is no force or a lesser force to counter it. According to Newton's Second Law of motion, when an unbalanced force is applied to an object it produces an acceleration in the object in its own direction. So, the two forces acting on this box are the frictional force and the applied force in horizontal direction. In order to move the box at constant speed, the applied force must first, overcome the frictional force, so the object can start its motion. Since, the motion has constant velocity, it means no acceleration. So, the force must be balanced in order to avoid acceleration as a consequence of Newton's Second Law of motion. Therefore, the correction in this case will be:
<u>A. The applied force should be the same size as the friction force</u>
Answer:
The acceleration of the cart is 1.0 m\s^2 in the negative direction.
Explanation:
Using the equation of motion:
Vf^2 = Vi^2 + 2*a*x
2*a*x = Vf^2 - Vi^2
a = (Vf^2 - Vi^2)/ 2*x
Where Vf is the final velocity of the cart, Vi is the initial velocity of the cart, a the acceleration of the cart and x the displacement of the cart.
Let x = Xf -Xi
Where Xf is the final position of the cart and Xi the initial position of the cart.
x = 12.5 - 0
x = 12.5
The cart comes to a stop before changing direction
Vf = 0 m/s
a = (0^2 - 5^2)/ 2*12.5
a = - 1 m/s^2
The cart is decelerating
Therefore the acceleration of the cart is 1.0 m\s^2 in the negative direction.
Answer:
C
Explanation:
C would make the most sense because the problem with fossil fuels is the fact that it emits greenhouse gases that warm up the earth over a long period of time as the climate has changed because of it.
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