A crate on a smooth horizontal floor is pushed to the right by a force while a rope…

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

10\,\text{kg}

crate on a smooth horizontal floor is pushed to the right by a

25\,\text{N}

force while a rope pulls it to the left with

15\,\text{N}

. Calculate the magnitude and direction of its acceleration. (a)

4.0\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

to the right (b)

0.10\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

to the right (c)

1.0\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

to the right (d)

1.0\,\text{m\,s}^{-2}

to the left