A body of mass 20 kh changes its velocity from 5m/s to 17 m/s in 3 seconds. find the force applied on this body

80 N.

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Mass (m) = 20 Kg

Initial velocity (u) = 5 m/s

Final velocity (v) = 17 m/s

Time (t) = 3 secs

Force (F) =.?

Next, we shall determine the acceleration of the body.

Acceleration is simply defined as the rate of change of velocity with time. Mathematically, it is expressed as:

Acceleration = change of velocity /time

Acceleration (a) = (final velocity (v) – initial velocity (u)) / time (t)

a = (v – u) /t

With the above formula, we can obtain the acceleration of the body as follow:

Initial velocity (u) = 5 m/s

Final velocity (v) = 17 m/s

Time (t) = 3 secs

Acceleration (a) =?

a = (v – u) /t

a = (17 – 5) /3

a = 12/3

a = 4 m/s²

Finally, we shall determine the force applied to the body as follow:

Force (F) = mass (m) x acceleration (a)

F = ma

Mass (m) = 20 Kg

Acceleration (a) = 4 m/s²

Force (F) =.?

F = ma

F = 20 x 4

F = 80 M.

Therefore, the force applied on the body is 80 N.

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