Asked by Fred


A student applies an upward force of 49 N to a 5.4-kg physics textbook. Find the book’s acceleration (positive for up, negative for down).
Answered by drwls
F = m a, so a = F/m = 49/5.4 = 9.1 m/s^2

The acceleration will be in the same direction as the force.
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