Question

What net force is required to push a sofa with a mass of
59 kilograms so that it accelerates at 9.75 meters/secondÆ?
(Assume a flat, frictionless surface.)

A. 6.1
B. 5.9
C. 5.8 X10^2
D. 6.0 X 10^2

Answer 1

\[F=ma\]\[F=(59kg)(9.75 \frac{m}{s^2})\]
So what does F = ?

Answer 2

FORCE

Answer 3

lol...got that. The question was for you to solve the equation I posted.

Answer 4

HOW DO I DO THAT LOL?

Answer 5

59 * 9.75 :)

Answer 6

575.25 I GOT

Answer 7

Yes, now which answer is closest to that in your multiple choice question?

Answer 8

(think significant figures)

Answer 9

B? LOL

Answer 10

C :)

Answer 11

LOL I WAS CLOSE

Answer 12

heh off by one letter!

Answer 13

LOL YEP

Answer 14

f=ma
f=59x9.75

Answer 15

Didn't I just explain the formula to you? tsk tsk..

Answer 16

F=force
M=mass
A=accelerate