What force is generated by a 10,000 kg mass accelerating at 4.3 m/s squared

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Maurice Benitez

Physics

27 December, 14:11

What force is generated by a 10,000 kg mass accelerating at 4.3 m/s squared

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Tamia Hickman · Answer 1

No force is 'generated'.

What's generated is the acceleration.

If you want a 10,000 kg mass to accelerate at 4.3 m/s^2, then you need to find some way to push it with 43,000 Newtons of force ... almost 9,700 pounds!

The force causes the acceleration.

Linda Stokes · Answer 2

43,000 N

Explanation:

Force = mass * acceleration

F = ma

F = (10,000 kg) (4.3 m/s²)

F = 43,000 N