1. Understand the Forces

* Weight (Force of Gravity): The crate has a mass of 50 kg. The force of gravity acting on it (its weight) is calculated using:

* Weight (Fg) = mass (m) * acceleration due to gravity (g)

* Fg = 50 kg * 9.8 m/s² = 490 N (downward)

* Crane Force: The crane exerts an upward force of 600 N.

2. Calculate the Net Force

* The net force is the difference between the upward force and the downward force:

* Net Force (Fnet) = Crane Force - Weight

* Fnet = 600 N - 490 N = 110 N (upward)

3. Apply Newton's Second Law

* Newton's Second Law states: Fnet = mass * acceleration (a)

* We can solve for acceleration:

* a = Fnet / mass

* a = 110 N / 50 kg = 2.2 m/s²

Answer: The acceleration of the crate is 2.2 m/s² upward.