Question

fa - newtons 2nd law using net force
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question 1
given the following diagram, answer the following questions.
net force =
acceleration =
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Explanation:

Step1: Define direction of forces

Let the right - hand direction be positive. The force of 12 N acts to the left (negative) and the force of 26 N acts to the right (positive).

Step2: Calculate net force

Net force $F_{net}=26 - 12$
$F_{net}=14\ N$

Step3: Use Newton's second law to find acceleration

Newton's second law is $F = ma$, where $F = F_{net}$, $m = 7\ kg$. So, $a=\frac{F_{net}}{m}$
$a=\frac{14}{7}=2\ m/s^{2}$

Answer:

Net Force = 14 N
Acceleration = 2 m/s²