A block with mass m = 3 kg is pushed against a frictionless wall with force P. where |p| = 20 N, theta = 70 degree.  Find the acceleration of the block, use +/- sign to denote the direction correctly.

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A block with mass m = 3 kg is pushed against a frictionless wall with force P.

where |p| = 20 N, theta = 70 degree. 

Find the acceleration of the block, use +/- sign to denote the direction correctly.

 
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