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What net force is required to cause a 12,000 kg airplane to accelerate at a
rate of 5.0 m/s^2?

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Answer:

60000 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Neglecting air resistance,

Using equation Net force = mass x acceleration (F=ma),

F = 12000 x 5

F = 60000 N

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