The net force acting on the block is the difference between the two forces:
Fnet = F1 - F2 = 8.0 N - 3.0 N = 5.0 N
Using Newton's second law of motion, we can find the acceleration of the block:
Fnet = ma
a = Fnet/m = 5.0 N / 2.0 kg = 2.5 m/s^2
Since the net force is to the left (F1 is greater than F2), the acceleration is also to the left.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A) 2.5 m/s^2 to the left