A 5.0 kg crate initially at rest on a smooth surface is acted upon by two opposing forces: 50 N to the right and 30 N to the left. Find a. the acceleration of the block, b. its velocity after 10.0 s starting from rest, and c. the distance it moves in 10 s.

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A 5.0 kg crate initially at rest on a smooth surface is acted upon by two opposing forces: 50 N to the right and 30 N to the left. Find a. the acceleration of the block, b. its velocity after 10.0 s starting from rest, and c. the distance it moves in 10 s.

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