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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What magnitude of net force is required to give a 135 kg refrigerator an acceleration of magnitude 2.0 m/s²?
Options
A 67.5 N
B 135 N
C 270 N
Correct Answer
D 540 N
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using Newton's second law, F = ma = 135 kg × 2.0 m/s² = 270 N.

Hint

Apply F = ma directly.

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