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If a cart of 8 kg mass has a force of 16 newtons exerted on it what is its acceleration?
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If a cart of 8 kg mass has a force of 16 newtons exerted on it what is its acceleration?

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Assuming the cart rests on a perfectly smooth and horizontal surface, then we can apply Newton's second law,
F=ma => a=F/m

Acceleration, a = Force/mass = 16 N / 8 kg = 2 m/s^2
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