Answer:
Mass, m = 26.54kg
Explanation:
Net force can be defined as the vector sum of all the forces acting on a body or an object i.e the sum of all forces acting simultaneously on a body or an object.
Mathematically, net force is given by the formula;
[tex] Fnet = Fapp + Fg[/tex]
Where;
- Fapp is the applied force
- Fg is the force due to gravitation
Given the following data;
Net force, Fnet = 345
Acceleration, a = 3.2m/s²
To find mass;
Fnet = Fapp + Fg
Fnet = ma + mg
Fnet = m(a+g)
m = Fnet/(a+g)
We know that acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8m/s²
Substituting into the equation, we have;
m = 345/(3.2 + 9.8)
m = 345/13
Mass, m = 26.54kg
