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What is the mass of a truck if it produces a force of 15000 N while accelerating a rate of 6m/s^2?​​​

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Answer:

m = 2,500Kg

Explanation:

To calculate the mass we use the formula of force which is :

F = m × a

By rearranging the formula and making mass the subject we now can use the formula :

m = F / a

Now just substitute the data given and solve to get :

m = F / a

= 15000 / 6

= 2500 Kg

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