Two forces F, and F, act on a 2.20-kg object. F, = 25.0 N and F, = 12.0 N. 90.0° 60.0° 15 (a) Find the acceleration of the object for the configuration of forces shown in Figure (a). magnitude m/s2 direction ° (counterclockwise from F,) (b) Find the acceleration of the object for the configuration of forces shown in Figure (b). honagnitude m/s2 direction (counterclockwise from F,)

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**Title: Understanding Forces and Acceleration**

**Introduction**

In this exercise, we explore how different force configurations affect the acceleration of an object. We will analyze the forces acting on a 2.20-kg object and calculate its resulting acceleration in two scenarios.

**Force Configurations**

- **Figure (a) Configuration:**
  - Two forces, \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\), are applied to the object.
  - \(\vec{F}_1 = 25.0 \, \text{N}\) acts horizontally to the right.
  - \(\vec{F}_2 = 12.0 \, \text{N}\) acts vertically upward.
  - The angle between \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\) is \(90.0^\circ\).

- **Figure (b) Configuration:**
  - Again, two forces \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\) are applied.
  - \(\vec{F}_1 = 25.0 \, \text{N}\) acts horizontally to the right.
  - \(\vec{F}_2 = 12.0 \, \text{N}\) acts at an angle of \(60.0^\circ\) above the horizontal to the right.

**Tasks**

- **(a) Calculate the acceleration for Figure (a):**
  - Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration with the forces configured as shown.

- **(b) Calculate the acceleration for Figure (b):**
  - Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration with the forces configured as shown.

**Instructions for Solving:**

1. **Use Newton's Second Law**: \(\sum \vec{F} = m \vec{a}\), where \(m\) is the mass, and \(\sum \vec{F}\) is the vector sum of forces.
2. **Resolve Forces**: Break down the forces into their components if necessary (especially for Figure b).
3. **Calculate Acceleration**:
   - Compute the net force from the force components.
   - Determine the magnitude of the acceleration using \(a = \frac{F_{\text{net}}}{m}\).
   - Use trigonometry to find the direction of the acceleration.

**Assistance:**

- If
Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Understanding Forces and Acceleration** **Introduction** In this exercise, we explore how different force configurations affect the acceleration of an object. We will analyze the forces acting on a 2.20-kg object and calculate its resulting acceleration in two scenarios. **Force Configurations** - **Figure (a) Configuration:** - Two forces, \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\), are applied to the object. - \(\vec{F}_1 = 25.0 \, \text{N}\) acts horizontally to the right. - \(\vec{F}_2 = 12.0 \, \text{N}\) acts vertically upward. - The angle between \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\) is \(90.0^\circ\). - **Figure (b) Configuration:** - Again, two forces \(\vec{F}_1\) and \(\vec{F}_2\) are applied. - \(\vec{F}_1 = 25.0 \, \text{N}\) acts horizontally to the right. - \(\vec{F}_2 = 12.0 \, \text{N}\) acts at an angle of \(60.0^\circ\) above the horizontal to the right. **Tasks** - **(a) Calculate the acceleration for Figure (a):** - Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration with the forces configured as shown. - **(b) Calculate the acceleration for Figure (b):** - Determine the magnitude and direction of acceleration with the forces configured as shown. **Instructions for Solving:** 1. **Use Newton's Second Law**: \(\sum \vec{F} = m \vec{a}\), where \(m\) is the mass, and \(\sum \vec{F}\) is the vector sum of forces. 2. **Resolve Forces**: Break down the forces into their components if necessary (especially for Figure b). 3. **Calculate Acceleration**: - Compute the net force from the force components. - Determine the magnitude of the acceleration using \(a = \frac{F_{\text{net}}}{m}\). - Use trigonometry to find the direction of the acceleration. **Assistance:** - If
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