When the Net Force That Acts on a Hockey Puck

question 60

Multiple Choice

When the net force that acts on a hockey puck is 12 N, the puck accelerates at a rate of 48 m/s². Determine the mass of the puck.

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

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