If a force of 15 N is applied to a mass of 3 kg, what is the net force acting on the mass if it is also experiencing a frictional force of 5 N?
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If a force of 15 N is applied to a mass of 3 kg, what is the net force acting on the mass if it is also experiencing a frictional force of 5 N?
10 N
15 N
20 N
5 N
Net force = applied force - frictional force = 15 N - 5 N = 10 N.
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Q: If a force of 15 N is applied to a mass of 3 kg, what is the net force acting on the mass if it is also experiencing a frictional force of 5 N?
Solution: Net force = applied force - frictional force = 15 N - 5 N = 10 N.
Steps: 5
Step 1: Identify the applied force. In this case, the applied force is 15 N.
Step 2: Identify the frictional force acting against the motion. Here, the frictional force is 5 N.
Step 3: To find the net force, subtract the frictional force from the applied force. This means you calculate 15 N (applied force) - 5 N (frictional force).
Step 4: Perform the subtraction: 15 N - 5 N = 10 N.
Step 5: The result, 10 N, is the net force acting on the mass.
