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A force of 30.0 N is applied in the positive x-direction to a block of mass 8.00 kg, at rest on a frictionless surface. (a) What is the block’s acceleration? (b) How fast is it going after 6.00 s?

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Raymond A. Serway + 1 other
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ISBN: 9781305952300

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A force of 30.0 N is applied in the positive x-direction to a block of mass 8.00 kg, at rest on a frictionless surface. (a) What is the block’s acceleration? (b) How fast is it going after 6.00 s?

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