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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 1.40 m/s²?
Options
A 1.89 m
B 18.9 N
C 189 m
D 189 N
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Force = mass × acceleration = 135 kg × 1.40 m/s² = 189 N.

Hint

Use Newton's second law: F = ma.

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