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12 July, 16:26

What is the acceleration of a cabinet of mass 45 kilograms if Jake and Ted push it by applying horizontal force of 25 newtons and 18 newtons respectively in the same direction? (Assume a flat, frictionless surface.)

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  1. 12 July, 16:36
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    Since force is a vector quantity and they acting in the same direction, net force (F) = 25 + 18 = 43N.

    According to Newton's 2nd law of motion,

    F = mass x acceleration.

    acceleration = F/m = 43/45 = 0.95 m/s2.
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