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A force of 8,480 N is applied to a cart to decelerate it at a rate of 32.0 m/s2. What is the mass of the cart?

865 kg
377 kg
265 kg
27.0 kg

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Answer:

the third option is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

User Gtatr
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Data:
F (force) = 8480 N
m (mass) = ?
a (acceleration) = 32.0 m/s²

Solving:
F = m*a
8480 = m*32.0
32.0m = 8480

m = (8480)/(32.0)

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