What net force is necessary to give a 2.0 kg mass initially at rest an acceleration of 5.0 m/s^2? A. 0.40 N B. 2.5 N C. 7.0 N D. 10. N E. 20. N

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What net force is necessary to give a 2.0 kg mass initially at rest an acceleration of 5.0 m/s^2?

A. 0.40 N
B. 2.5 N
C. 7.0 N
D. 10. N
E. 20. N

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According to Newton's 2nd law of motion, F = mass x acceleration. = 2 x 5 = 10N. So 10N Force is required.

Rashema answered May 17, 2017

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since F = MA

M=2.0kg
A=5.0m/s^2
F=?

2*5 = 10N

D. 10N

Matthewek answered May 21, 2017

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