A Force of F = 90 N Is Exerted on Mass

question 13

Multiple Choice

A force of F = 90 N is exerted on mass m₁ as shown.Both m₁ and m₂ accelerate to the right at 3 m/s along the frictionless surface.The force F makes an angle of 25 degrees to the horizontal.If m₂ = 10 kg,calculate the mass m₁.

• A)2.7 kg
• B)17 kg
• C)27 kg
• D)1.8 kg
• E)24 kg

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