Two forces (2i - 5j)N and (-3i + 4j)N act on a body of mass 5kg. Find in \(ms^{-2}\), the magnitude of the acceleration of the body.
A. \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{5}\)
B. \(5\sqrt{2}\)
C. \(2\sqrt{5}\)
D. \(\frac{5\sqrt{2}}{2}\)
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
\(F = F_{1} + F_{2}\)
\((2i - 5j) + (-3i + 4j) = (-i - j)\)
\(F = ma \implies (-1, -1) = 5a\)
\(a = (-\frac{1}{5}, -\frac{1}{5})\)
\(|a| = \sqrt{(\frac{-1}{5})^2 + (\frac{-1}{5})^2} = \sqrt{2}{25}\)
\(|a| = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{5} ms^{-2}\)
