A net force acts on a 2 kg object and gives it an acceleration of 3 m/s^2. What is the magnitude of the net force?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 6 N
- Step 1: F = ma. Step 2. F = 2 x 3 = 6 N. Answer: 6 N. Why not the others: 0.67 N: this divides mass by acceleration. 1.5 N: this divides acceleration by mass. 5 N: this adds mass and acceleration.
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