Newton's Second Law: If a 5

question 57

Multiple Choice

Newton's second law: If a 5.0 kg box is pulled simultaneously by a 10.0 N force and a 5.0 N force, then its acceleration must be

• A) 3.0 m/s².
• B) 2.2 m/s².
• C) 1.0 m/s².
• D) We cannot tell from the information given.

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Definitions:

Discrete

Refers to a variable that can take on a finite or countably infinite set of distinct values.

Exponential

Pertaining to a mathematical function or increase that grows more significant or at an increasingly rapid rate relative to its current value.

Standard Deviations

A way of evaluating the extent of dispersion or deviation in a group of values.

Normal Distribution

A probability distribution that is symmetric around its mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence than data far from the mean.