What force is required to accelerate a body with a mass of 15 kilograms at a rate of 8 m/s 2? A) 23 N B) 23kg C) 120 N D) 1.875 kg

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What force is required to accelerate a body with a mass of 15 kilograms at a rate of 8 m/s 2?

A) 23 N
B) 23kg
C) 120 N
D) 1.875 kg

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C.) According to Newton's 2nd law of motion, F(net) = m x a = 15 x 8 = 120N.

Ajma answered Jun 8, 2017

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F = ma

F = (15)(8)

F = 120 N

FObersteiner answered Jun 12, 2017

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