An 8.6 kg body undergoes an acceleration of 2.7 m/s2. What is the magnitude of the resultant force acting on it (in N)? If this same force is applied to a 5.2 kg body, what is the magnitude of the acceleration (in m/s2)?

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An 8.6 kg body undergoes an acceleration of 2.7 m/s2.

What is the magnitude of the resultant force acting on it (in N)?

If this same force is applied to a 5.2 kg body, what is the magnitude of the acceleration (in m/s2)?

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