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A net force acts on a 14 kg object, giving it an acceleration of 3 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the net force?

  1. 4.67
  2. 17
  3. 42
  4. 21

Answer

C. 42

Solution

Using Newton's second law: F = ma = 14 × 3 = 42 N.

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