Nikolas had an idea that he could use the compressed carbon dioxide in a fire extinguisher to propel him on his skateboard. Nikolas, the fire extinguisher, and the skateboard have a combined mass of 50 kg. What force would the fire extinguisher have to produce to propel Nikolas if he wanted to accelerate at a rate of 1.2 m/s2? Round your answer to the nearest whole newton. 60 N Which of Newton's laws did Nikolas have to use to calculate this force?

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12 August, 13:07

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Jared Sharp · Answer 1

Which of Newton’s laws did Nikolas have to use to calculate this force?

its the second law

Kristian Hays · Answer 2

The Answer would be 60N

Newton's first law: F = m*a

if a = 1,2 m/s*2 and m = 50 kg

F = 1,2*50 = 60 N