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What is the mass of an object that requires a for of 30n to accelerate at a rate of 5m/sec

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Newton's 2nd law of motion is:

Force = (mass) x (acceleration) .

(30 N) = (mass) x (5 m/s²)

Divide each side by 5m/s²: Mass = (30 N) / (5 m/s²) = 6 kg .


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