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Posted by Jules on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 1:29pm.

The block of mass 1.75337 kg has an acceleration of 3.8 m/s2 as shown.
What is the magnitude of F? Assume the
acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s2 and the
surface is frictionless.
Answer in units of N

physics - drwls, Friday, November 4, 2011 at 1:31pm
If the (net) force is along the direction of motion, then
F = ma.

If it isn't , then we need to see the figure

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