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3.8 N <---[#]--------> 11.8 N

Using the force diagram and net force, calculate the acceleration of the 2 kg object.


16.0 m/s2
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Incorrect answer:

8.0 m/s2

4.0 m/s2
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1.8 m/s2

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Net force = 11.8 N (right) − 3.8 N (left) = 8.0 N to the right.
a = Fnet / m = 8.0 N / 2.0 kg = 4.0 m/s² to the right.