Answer:
18 N
Explanation:
Force can be found using the following formula.
f= m*a
where m is the mass and a is the acceleration.
We know the desk has a mass of 36 kilograms. We also know that its acceleration is 0.5 m/s^2.
m= 36 kg
a= 0.5 m/s^2
Substitute these values into the formula.
f= 36 kg * 0.5 m/s^2
Multiply 36 and 0.5
f=18 kg m/s^2
1 kg m/s^2 is equivalent to 1 Newton, or N.
f= 18 Newtons
The force being applied is 18 kg m/s^2, Newtons, or N
