Physics Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9781133950639
Author: David Loyd
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 1PLA
To determine
The acceleration of the object.
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Answer to Problem 1PLA
The acceleration of the object is
Explanation of Solution
Write the formula to find the force using Newton’s second law
Here,
Rearrange the above equation and solve for
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the acceleration of the object is
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