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A 2 kg object is pushed by a net force of 8 N. What is its acceleration?

  1. 2 m/s²
  2. 4 m/s²
  3. 6 m/s²
  4. 16 m/s²
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Correct answer

B. 4 m/s²

Principle or equation

Newton's second law: F_net = m a.

Why this answer is correct

a = F/m = 8 N / 2 kg = 4 m/s².

Example

A 3 kg object with net force 12 N has acceleration 4 m/s².

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