A body of mass 4 kg resting on a smooth horizontal plane is simultaneously acted upon by two perpendicular forces 6N and 8N. Calculate the acceleration of the motion
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Smooth plane has negligible friction
∴ only the resultant of the perpendicular forces is acting on the body, which is given as
F =
√ 82 + 62Â
=
√ 64 + 36Â
=
√ 100Â
= 10N
But F = Ma
∴ a = F/M = 10/4 = 2.5 ms-1
Smooth plane has negligible friction
∴ only the resultant of the perpendicular forces is acting on the body, which is given as
F =
√ 82 + 62Â
=
√ 64 + 36Â
=
√ 100Â
= 10N
But F = Ma
∴ a = F/M = 10/4 = 2.5 ms-1