Weight of the object = 35 lbs
F = ma
m = F/a = 35/32 (with acceleration of 32 ft/s²)
m= 1.09
Again applying the same formula,
a = F/m
a= 6/1.09
a= 5.489
Thus, the acceleration is approximately 5.5 ft/s²!!
The overall force acting on the vehicle is zero
Explanation:
Let's evaluate the situation separately for the vertical direction and the horizontal direction along the slope.
Considering the direction perpendicular to the slope, two forces are in effect:
- The weight component acting perpendicular to the slope,
, directed into the slope - The normal force N, directed outward from the slope
Equilibrium exists here, indicating the net force in this direction is zero.
Now let’s examine the parallel direction to the slope. We have two forces present:
- The weight component aligned with the slope,
, directed down the slope - The frictional force
, acting up the slope
The car moves at a constant speed in this direction, indicating that its acceleration is zero.

Thus, according to Newton's second law,

implying the net force is zero:

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Answer:
A) and B) are valid.
Explanation:
When an object remains at rest, it is indicative that no net force acts upon it.
The downward gravitational force from Earth must be counterbalanced by an upward force of equal magnitude in order to maintain rest.
This upward force is provided by the normal force, which adjusts to satisfy Newton’s 2nd Law and is always perpendicular to the surface supporting the object (in this instance, the ground).
At the molecular level, this normal force comes from the ground's bonded molecules acting like tiny springs, compressed by the object’s molecules, providing an upward restorative force.
Thus, statements A) and B) are true.
Each washer has a mass of 0.0049 kg.
The total mass of two washers amounts to 0.0098 kg.
The mass for three washers is 0.0147 kg.
The total mass for four washers is 0.0196 kg.