Question

given the following diagram, answer the following questions. 40 kg 180 n 20 n net force = acceleration = check

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate net - force

The two forces act in the same direction. Net force $F_{net}$ is the sum of the two forces. So $F_{net}=180 + 20$.
$F_{net}=200\ N$

Step2: Calculate acceleration

According to Newton's second - law $F = ma$, where $F = F_{net}$, $m = 40\ kg$. We can solve for acceleration $a$. Rearranging the formula gives $a=\frac{F_{net}}{m}$. Substitute $F_{net}=200\ N$ and $m = 40\ kg$ into the formula.
$a=\frac{200}{40}=5\ m/s^{2}$

Answer:

Net Force = $200\ N$
Acceleration = $5\ m/s^{2}$