High School

What is the mass of a crate if a force of 200 N causes it to accelerate at [tex]$8 \, \text{m/s}^2$[/tex]?

(Formula: [tex]F = ma[/tex])

A. 25 kg
B. 192 kg
C. 208 kg
D. 16 kg

Answer :

To find the mass of the crate, we can use the formula for force:

[tex]\[ F = ma \][/tex]

where:
- [tex]\( F \)[/tex] is the force applied (in Newtons),
- [tex]\( m \)[/tex] is the mass (in kilograms),
- [tex]\( a \)[/tex] is the acceleration (in meters per second squared).

We need to solve for the mass [tex]\( m \)[/tex]. Rearrange the formula to solve for [tex]\( m \)[/tex]:

[tex]\[ m = \frac{F}{a} \][/tex]

Now, plug in the given values:
- Force [tex]\( F = 200 \)[/tex] N
- Acceleration [tex]\( a = 8 \)[/tex] m/s[tex]\(^2\)[/tex]

Substitute these values into the formula:

[tex]\[ m = \frac{200 \, \text{N}}{8 \, \text{m/s}^2} \][/tex]

[tex]\[ m = 25 \, \text{kg} \][/tex]

Therefore, the mass of the crate is 25 kg. The correct option is 25 kg.