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What is the acceleration of the mass if m=2kg and there is a left sided force of 3N and right sided force of 9N

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

First we need to find the net horizontal or applied force of the mass :

Fa = F1 + F2

Because they oppose each other it is negative :

Fa = F1 - F2

Fa = 9N - 3N

Fa = 6N

Now we can use F = mass x acceleration to find the acceleration :

6 N = 2kg x acceleration

6- 2 = acceleration

4 m/s^2 = acceleration

Therefore, the acceleration of this mass is 4 m/s^2 [Forward]

Hope this helps! Best of luck <3

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