Answer:
F = 0.408 N
Explanation:
It is given that,
Weight of a wooden block, W = 8 N
Weight, W = mg
m is mass of wooden block
[tex]m=\dfrac{W}{g}\\\\m=\dfrac{8\ N}{9.8\ m/s^2}\\\\m=0.816\ kg[/tex]
Acceleration of the block, a = 0.5 m/s²
Force, F = ma
[tex]F=0.816\ kg\times 0.5\ m/s^2\\\\F=0.408\ N[/tex]
So, the magnitude of force applied to the wooden block is 0.408 N.