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PHY 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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Resting force What magnitude of net force is required to give a 135kg refrigerator an acceleration of magnitude 1.40 m/s²
Options
A 1.89 m
B 18.90 N
C 189.02 m
D 189.00 N
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Using Newton's second law, F = ma = 135 kg × 1.40 m/s² = 189 N.

Hint

F = ma. The unit of force is Newton (N).

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