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2. The following formula relates three quantities: Force (F), mass (m), and acceleration 

F = ma

(a)  

Solve this equation for a.

(b)   Let the force be  units and the mass be m = 10 units. What is the acceleration, a?

(c)   Let the force be F = 25 units and the acceleration be a = 5 units. What is the mass, m?

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a. How can I solve the equation for a ?
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Lemme try ..
F = ma
a = F/m
Did u meant this ?
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b. The units for force is not mentioned , therefore , I can't solve it. Either mass or force should've been mentioned ..
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c.
F = ma
25 = m5
25/5 = m
5 = m

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