Only Two Forces Act on a 3

question 62

Multiple Choice

Only two forces act on a 3.0-kg mass. One of the forces is 9.0 N east, and the other is 8.0 N in the direction of 62° north of west. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the mass?

• A) 2.0 m/s²
• B) 2.4 m/s²
• C) 3.3 m/s²
• D) 2.9 m/s²
• E) 5.7 m/s²

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