What is the acceleration of a block in this scenario?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the acceleration of a block, with the correct answer identified as 0.5 m/s². The user initially misunderstood the question and thought the force would be 6N, but later realized that the acceleration is derived from the equation acc = 6/12. Clarification was provided that the direction of acceleration depends on the chosen coordinate system, with the larger force acting downwards. The user expressed a desire for further assistance with additional questions.
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Okay, i am preparing for an exam so the questions i am doing are only for my learining they will not be marked anyway

I already know that the answer is C) 0.5ms-2

what i need is an explanation, i don't understand how that answer was derived...

I thought it would be 6N but that wasn't an option

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Why do you think would it be 6N? Did you form up the force equations?

Please show your work. :smile:
 
Infinitum said:
Why do you think would it be 6N? Did you form up the force equations?

Please show your work. :smile:

Oh *Face palm* its complicated to explain but i thought this question was asking something else. i now realize how utterly simple it is..

acc= 6/12 nd that's why it's 0.5.. OKay... So how do i know it was going downwards?

wouldn't it be 0.5 upwards since teh number is positive? Btw i have many more questions so if your going to stick around i i have a lot more to ask..
 
Benja303 said:
Oh *Face palm* its complicated to explain but i thought this question was asking something else. i now realize how utterly simple it is..

acc= 6/12 nd that's why it's 0.5.. OKay... So how do i know it was going downwards?

wouldn't it be 0.5 upwards since teh number is positive? Btw i have many more questions so if your going to stick around i i have a lot more to ask..

It doesn't matter what the sign is, what matters is which way you take your coordinate system. Now the bigger force is obviously acting downwards. So...there you go :wink:
 

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