A net force acting on a 5.0 kg box produces an acceleration of 4.2 m/s2. What acceleration will the same net force cause on a 2.8 kg box?

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Denis Ivin · Answer 1 · 2022-10-22T20:06:53+0000

Answer:

14 N

Explanation:

Let the mass of the box be m.

F = ma → F = 5 x 4.2 = 21 N

When mass = 2.8 kg, let the acceleration is a. For same force:

=> 21 = a x 2.8

=> 21/2.8 = a

=> 7.5 m/s² = a