Newton's Second Law, which states that force is equal to mass times acceleration $($F $=$ ma$),$we can deduce acceleration from the forces.$($a$)$ For each runner, sketch a diagram showing the horizontal, vertical, and resultant forcerectors.$($b$)$ Find the angle that the force vector for Runner $1$ makes with the horizontal; state your answer in both degrees and radians.$($c$)$ Which runner has the greater acceleration out of the blocks?$($d$)$ Describe $($in words$)$ how your answer to $($c$)$ relates to the force diagrams in $($a$)?$

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Two sprinters of equal mass leave the starting blocks with the following horizontal and vertical force vectors: Runner Horizontal Vertical Runner 1 150 N 300 N Runner 2 200 N 250 N Two sprinters of equal mass leave the starting blocks with the following horizontal and vertical force vectors: Runner Horizontal Vertical Runner 1 150 N 300 N Runner 2 200 N 250 N