A motorbike accelerates from rest at 12m/s in 3s on a level road. If the force is 3000n what is the total mass of the cyclist and the motorbike?

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2 December, 10:13

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Mercedes Mcpherson · Answer 1

We know that:

a = (v-u) / t

a = (12m/s-0) / 3s

a=4m/s²

Now:

F=ma

3000N=m*4m/s²

3000N/4m/s²=m

m=750kg

Charlee English · Answer 2

A (Acceleration) = 12m/s

F (Force) = 3000N

M (Mass) = ?

You Know, F = MA (Force = Mass x Acceleration)

then M = ?