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How much force is needed to cause a 15 kilogram bicycle to accelerate at a rate of 10

meters per second per second?
O A. 15 newtons
OB. 1.5 newtons
C. 150 newtons
OD. 10 newtons

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Net force = (mass) x (acceleration)... that’s Newton’s 2nd law of motion.
Net force = (15kg) x (10 m/s squared)
Net force = 150 Newtons.