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How much force would a shot putter need to make a 5.5 kg shot accelerate at 8 meters per so one squared

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Answer:

44 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Force applied can be calculated using the formula as follows;

F = m.a

Where;

F = force (Newton)

m = mass (kg)

a = acceleration (m/s²)

According to the information provided in this question, mass of shot put = 5.5kg, acceleration = 8m/s². Hence;

F = m × a

F = 5.5 × 8

F = 44 Newtons

The force needed by the shot putter is 44N.

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