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A 2.40kg fan-cart is moving to the right by generating a 0.360N thrust. Neglect friction and drag. What is the magnitude of the net force on the fan-cart? Measured in Newtons.

A. 2.76 N
B. 0.150 N
C. 0.600 N
D. 2.76 x 10³ N

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Final answer:

The magnitude of the net force on the 2.40kg fan-cart generating a 0.360N thrust, with no frictions or drag, is simply the thrust force itself, which is 0.360N.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asked about the magnitude of the net force on a 2.40kg fan-cart that is moving to the right and generating a 0.360N thrust. As friction and drag are neglected, the only force acting on the fan-cart in the horizontal direction is this thrust.

Therefore, the net external force on the fan-cart is simply the force of the thrust, which is 0.360N. This is because there are no opposing forces mentioned in the problem. Hence, option B is correct.

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