This image shows a 5 kg mass experiencing an acceleration of $5 \, \text{m/s}^2$. To analyze this situation, we can use Newton's second law of motion:

$F = ma$

Where:

• $F$ is the force,
• $m$ is the mass,
• $a$ is the acceleration.

Given:

• $m = 5 \, \text{kg}$,
• $a = 5 \, \text{m/s}^2$,

Substituting the given values into the equation:

$F = 5 \, \text{kg} \times 5 \, \text{m/s}^2 = 25 \, \text{N}$

So, the force acting on the object is $25 \, \text{N}$ in the direction of the acceleration.

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Here are 5 related questions:

1. What would happen if the mass increased to 10 kg while maintaining the same acceleration?
2. How would the force change if the acceleration doubled?
3. What is the relationship between mass and acceleration when force is constant?
4. How does friction affect the force required to accelerate an object?
5. Can we calculate the velocity after a certain time given the acceleration?

Tip: Newton's second law is crucial for understanding how forces cause changes in motion, and it can be applied to a wide variety of scenarios involving mass and acceleration.