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A net force acts on a 16 kg object, giving it an acceleration of 3.5 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the net force?

  1. 4.57
  2. 56
  3. 19.5
  4. 28

Answer

B. 56

Solution

Using Newton's second law: F = ma = 16 × 3.5 = 56 N.

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