You need to re-arrange the formula F = ma which is Force = mass * acceleration.
If F = ma, then to find a you need to divide F by m. So a = F / m or acceleration = Force / mass.
You then just input your values, so 24 / 8.
24 / 8 = 3.
Hopefully this helps (and it's right aha).
Answer:
[tex]3 m/s^2[/tex] is the acceleration of the rock.
Explanation:
Force is defined product of mass of an object and acceleration by whihc object is moving.
Force(F) =[tex]mass(m)\times acceleration (a)[/tex]
Given mass of a rock = 8 kg
Acceleration of the rock = a = ?
Net force on the rock = F = 24 N
Putting in the values we get,
[tex]F=m\times a[/tex]
[tex]a=\frac{F}{m}=\frac{24 N}{8 kg}=3 m/s^2[/tex]
[tex]3 m/s^2[/tex] is the acceleration of the rock.
