Answer:
-2 m/s²
8.7 m/s
Explanation:
Using Newton's second law, the sum of forces in the x direction:
âF = ma
-120 N = (60 kg) a
a = -2 m/s²
Given:
Îx = 6.0 m
vâ = 10 m/s
a = -2 m/s²
Find: v
v² = vâ² + 2aÎx
v² = (10 m/s)² + 2 (-2 m/s²) (6.0 m)
v = 8.7 m/s