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Jan Villaroel
Topic: Algebra Posted 9 months ago
When the net force that acts on an object is 96 N, the object accelerates at a rate of 48 m/s2. Determine the mass of the object.

When the net force that acts on an object is 96 N, the object accelerates at a rate of 48 m/s2. Determine the mass of the object.

A) 0.25 kg
B) 1.0 kg
C) 5.0 kg
D) 2.5 kg
E) 2.0 kg


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Koala Tutor
Mar 18, 2024
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The formula for Newton's second law is:

F = ma

Where:
F = net force (96 N)
m = mass
a = acceleration (48 m/s^2)

Rearranging the formula to solve for mass:

m = F / a
m = 96 N / 48 m/s^s
m = 2 kg

Therefore, the mass of the object is 2.0 kg. So the correct answer is:

E) 2.0 kg

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