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A force of 345 N is applied to a 70 kg scooter. What will the scooter's
acceleration be?

User TomSlick
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Step-by-step explanation:

here, force applied (N) = 345 N

or, mass of scooter (m) = 70 kg

now, acceleration (a) = ?

we know, force = mass × acceleration

or, 345 = 70 × acceleration

or, acceleration = 345/70

therefore, acceleration = 4.9 m/s2 (meter/second square)

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