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An object with a mass of 2.0 kg accelerates at 2.0 m/s^2 when an unknown force is applied to it. What is the amount of the force?

GIVEN:

REQUIRED:

EQUATION:

SOLUTION:

ANSWER:

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ANSWER: 4.0 N

Step-by-step explanation

The formula for Newton's second law is


F = ma

where:

  • F = force
  • m = mass
  • a = acceleration

Given:

mass (m) = 2.0 kg

acceleration (a) =
2.0 m/
s^2

Required:

F = ?

Equation:

F = ma

Solution:

F = 2.0 x 2.0

Answer:

F = 4.0 N

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