Two Forces Are Applied to a 5

question 36

Multiple Choice

Two forces are applied to a 5.0-kg crate; one is 6.0 N to the north and the other is 8.0 N to the west.The magnitude of the acceleration of the crate is:

• A)0.50 m/s²
• B)2.0 m/s²
• C)2.8 m/s²
• D)10 m/s²
• E)50 m/s²

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