Answer:
40 N
Explanation:
We first need to calculate the acceleration of the tron ball.
Since acceleration, a = (v - u)/t where u = initial velocity of iron ball = 17m/s, v = final velocity of iron ball = 27m/s and t = time taken for the change in velocity = 5 s.
So, a = (v - u)/t
= (27 m/s - 17 m/s)/5 s
= 10 m/s ÷ 5 s
= 2 m/s²
We know force on iron ball, F = ma where m = mass of iron ball = 20 kg and a = acceleration = 2 m/s²
So, F = ma
= 20 kg × 2 m/s²
= 40 kgm/s²
= 40 N
So, the magnitude of the force on the iron ball is 40 N.
