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A net force acts on a 10 kg object, giving it an acceleration of 2 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the net force?

  1. 20
  2. 5
  3. 12
  4. 10

Answer

A. 20

Solution

Using Newton's second law: F = ma = 10 × 2 = 20 N.

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