How Do You Calculate the Magnitude of the Second Force?

In summary, Newton's laws of motion are a set of three fundamental principles that describe the behavior of objects in motion. The first law of motion states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue to move in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force. The second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. And the third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. These laws and the concept of force are applicable in everyday life, from driving a car to playing sports.
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Homework Statement


Two forces act on a 39 kg mass to give it an acceleration of 26 m/s^2 in the positive x direction. If one of the forces acts in the negative y direction with a magnitude of 450 N, what is the magnitude of the second force. Answer in units of N.


Homework Equations


Fx:ma


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1. What are Newton's laws of motion?

Newton's laws of motion are a set of three fundamental principles that describe the behavior of objects in motion. They were developed by Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century and are considered the foundation of classical mechanics.

2. What is the first law of motion?

The first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia, states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will continue to move in a straight line at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force.

3. What is the second law of motion?

The second law of motion, also known as the law of acceleration, states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This can be expressed mathematically as F=ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

4. What is the third law of motion?

The third law of motion, also known as the law of action and reaction, states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another object, the second object will exert an equal and opposite force back on the first object.

5. How do Newton's laws and force relate to everyday life?

Newton's laws and force are applicable in many aspects of daily life, from driving a car to playing sports. For example, the first law explains why you need to wear a seatbelt in a car - it keeps you from continuing to move forward in a straight line when the car suddenly stops. The second law can be seen in action when you push a shopping cart - the harder you push, the faster it accelerates. And the third law is demonstrated when you kick a ball - the force of your foot on the ball causes the ball to push back with an equal and opposite force, propelling it forward.

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